On or about the first day of August this year, while out walking, I noticed the moon out during the day. That’s not especially surprising after noticing that occurrence many times over many decades.
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On or about the first day of August this year, while out walking, I noticed the moon out during the day. That’s not especially surprising after noticing that occurrence many times over many decades.
When I was very young, and I suppose, for the very young even today, it does seem a little odd to see the sun and moon out at the same time.
A child may wonder at the dual soldiering of the sun and moon across the beauty of the sky. That wonder, for a boy or girl, is a precious and personal gift. He or she may ask questions about this eerie thing in the sky. When a child asks about something like this, someone usually answers and may even attach some explanation. Ka-zam! The child has learned something about the sun, the moon, the Earth, and possibly the solar system or more.
An eclipse of the sun or moon is a good time to be out there with the kids, especially the young ones. Their interest has been aroused and they are primed for learning. Upon viewing these and other treasures in our heavens, such as individual stars, the Milky Way, etc., children are able to learn much about our little habitat here in the universe.
On an eclipse of the sun, make sure all eyes are protected!
Pinedale
