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Phases of the moon from the US Naval Observatory.

Why should we care? Well, first, since the moon’s been doing this phase thing, which is somewhat (but not completely) tied to the tides, ever since the first cells formed back in the primordial ooze, there’s a chance that it has some sway on our CHOICE in life.

Second, the moon throws out a pretty significant amount of light. File under WDYLIA: The two lane that extends pretty much forever west of Austin uses crushed limestone for its base, set in a matrix of tar. Standard construction, ‘cept limestone tends to flouresce in the moonlight. As an experiment, head out on the next full moon find a nice, open stretch of road, and briefly turn off the headlights. THe road will stretch out in front of you like a luminous ribbon, and suddenly, freed from the tunnel vision your lights caused, you’ll see all the critters who come out to feed in the night.

Third - ‘cause it’s there in plain sight, darn it!

Posted by jank at January 23, 2004 3:00 PM