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New Moon Watching By Roy and Jonathan Hoffman

One way to search for the Moon

A 2nd way to search for the Moon

A 3rd way to search for the Moon

A 3rd way to search for the Moon

Sometimes searching alone

Sometimes in groups

Know where to look

Now let’s see it for real New Moon 26th March 2001 Givat Ram, Jerusalem Illumination 2.52% Lag 82 min

A typical New Moon appearance

First the Sun sets

First the Sun sets

The Sun has gone

It’s getting darker

The Moon first appears

The Moon is here

The Moon is clear

Earthshine appears

Earthshine fading

Moon turning red & fading

Moon fading more & about to set

Not all Moons are equal Some are easier to see than others

Sometimes it’s easy to see

Or slightly smaller

Difficult

At the limit of visibility

In the Fall the New Moon is usually more titled

In the Spring the New Moon is usually less tilted

Why?

Don’t get caught out Be sure that it is the Moon that you see

But beware!

But beware!

How can you tell a real Moon?

THE END Happy New Moon Hunting