Moon Information Resources

The Moon has always fascinated me-as it has many of the inhabitants of planet earth since the beginning of time. Poetry, music and songs have been inspired by the moon's glowing beauty. My interest regarding the moon is mainly from an aesthetic point of view but-

If you are interested in facts and scientific knowledge about the moon visit the Moon Survey Page which has some interesting pictures of the moon. Keith's Moon Page also has access to interesting facts and photographs of the moon. Excellent photographs can be seen at the Lunar Orbiter Photographic Atlas of the Moon Site. The Rose Center for Earth and Space at the American Museum of Natural History is currently featuring a show called the Full Moon Exhibition. Visitor's information can be seen at the American Museum of Natural History Site. Then click Full Moon Exhibition at the site.

Some forms of astrology are based on the lunar cycle, including the Hindu and Chinese Astrology. To chart your personal lunar cycle or read about the role of the moon in astrology visit the Hindu Astrology Site. Then click on free moon rashi for free monthly predictions.

Moonxscape offers free screensavers of the moon and freeware astrological software.

The InconstantMoon is a entertaining multimedia tour of the moon.

Words of wisdom: A proverb by an ancient East Indian refers to the reliability of the moon for those who are seeking reassurance: "Even the severed branch and the sunken moon return-those who ponder this should not be troubled in adversity."
Bhartrhari

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A lot of songs have been written about the moon...one of my favorites is "Moondance" by Van Morrison. There seem to be more than one 'moonsong' for each generation. Blue Moon sung by Kate Smith was an early popular title. KD Lang and Tony Bennett recorded Moonglow as a duet and who could forget Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata?
I would like to hear the name of your personal favorite poems or songs with the word moon in them...

 

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