Dave from Marietta...any good Moon phase websites?

[mmouse37]

Hey Dave...I know you are the one to ask. I was just wondering if you knew any good websites that would list the phases of the moon on a certain date. I was hoping for a full moon on our cruise 2/23-3/2. The calendar I have shows symbols but does not describe what the symbols are. I can't tell the difference between a full moon and a new moon!

Thanks.

MJ

 

[Dave_from_Marietta]

You betcha'. Try this page from the U.S. Naval Observatory.

http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/RS_OneDay.html

Their description for 2/23: "Waxing gibbous with 82% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated."

You're definitely going to have a full moon on your cruise!

 

[mmouse37]

Oh Dave....THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

This will be our 5th Disney cruise and I have always wanted to sail with a full moon. You just made my day. I'll check out the website. Thanks again!!!

MJ

 

[LOVETHATMOUSE]

Hi Dave - I tried to figure out that site, but can't

We are cruising March 2-9th - Any chance of a full moon then?

 

[Dave_from_Marietta]

Originally posted by LOVETHATMOUSE

We are cruising March 2-9th - Any chance of a full moon then?

Nope. Sorry. 84% of the moon's disk will be illuminated the night you sail, but the moon will be waning during your cruise.

 

[mmouse37]

Let me get this whole waning and waxing thing....waning means the moon is getting "smaller", and waxing means the moon is becoming "fuller"?

Does this make sense?

MJ

 

[Dave_from_Marietta]

You got it!

 

[LOVETHATMOUSE]

Thanks Dave! Oh well, maybe we just might have to book another cruise around a full moon LOL