The moon cycle takes 29 days, passing through phases new, crescent, half-gibbous, and full.
How many full moons appear to fit across the ladle of the Big Dipper? Look up to the Big Dipper (it's up over across the street to the north then see the full moon. Can you tell?
You can use your outstretched hand like in the picture to guess when the bus is coming. In an hour a star seems to move from your thumb to your little finger. Try it. It is actually us and the Earth doing the moving.
You can see craters on the moon with binoculars or a small telescope. Try it.
For more clues on what to see in our night sky contact the Seattle Astronomical Society or check out the Astronomy magazines in the library.
-- Brogan Thomsen
Thumbs Up is a small community volunteer group. We do projects that involve "Fun Work" (what a concept). If it's got art, fun and food we like it.
