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Did you have clear skies on Saturday night? If so, you were treated to a breathtaking display of the full hunter’s moon, accompanied by a lunar eclipse in some parts of Canada and the world. The hunter’s moon is just one of the many names given to full moons throughout the year, derived from lunar calendars and folklore.

During the evening, the moon appeared partially dipped in shadow at the beginning of the night for some regions, such as Atlantic Canada and the Far North. This was due to the moon’s alignment with the sun and the Earth, causing it to pass through a portion of Earth’s shadow. As a result, people in Europe, Africa, Asia, and even parts of Canada’s East Coast and northern regions were able to witness a partial lunar eclipse.

Those in Cape Breton, N.S., Newfoundland, and Nunavut were particularly fortunate, as they had a partial view of the eclipse as the moon rose. However, weather conditions had to be favorable for observers to witness this celestial event.

The full hunter’s moon and its accompanying lunar eclipse were a remarkable sight for people across the globe. Whether you were enjoying the folklore-inspired names or marveling at the natural phenomenon, Saturday’s moon was truly a spectacle worth observing.

Sources:
– Lunar calendars used by Indigenous Peoples
– Colonial American and European folklore

Definitions:
– Hunter’s moon: The full moon that appears in October, traditionally associated with the time when the game is fattened and harvested.
– Lunar eclipse: When the moon passes directly behind Earth and into its shadow, causing the moon to darken or appear reddish in color.

Additional information:
– Lunar eclipses can vary in intensity and duration, with some being total eclipses where the moon is completely obscured by Earth’s shadow.
– Full moons have been named throughout history by different cultures and communities, often based on the seasons and activities that occur during specific months.

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