Legends of Earth & Sky

Sun Moon Planets Stars Folklore Mythology

  • Do You Realize??

    Do you realize that you have the most beautiful face
    Do you realize we’re floating in space
    Do you realize that happiness makes you cry
    Do you realize that everyone you know someday will die

    And instead of saying all of your goodbyes
    Let them know you realize that life goes fast
    It’s hard to make the good things last
    You realize the sun don’t go down
    It’s just an illusion caused by the world spinning round

    Do you realize
    Do you realize that everyone you know someday will die

    And instead of saying all of your goodbyes
    Let them know you realize that life goes fast
    It’s hard to make the good things last
    You realize the sun don’t go down
    It’s just an illusion caused by the world spinning round

    Do you realize that you have the most beautiful face
    Do you realize

    – Steven Gregory Drozd & Wayne Michael Coyne (The Flaming Lips)

  • Thursday – 20 Mar 2025

    Day 79 of year – Day 21 of lunar cycle

    Sunrise 7:31 – Sunset 19:38 – Sunrise tomorrow 7:30

    LOD 12:05 – LON 11:54

    Moonset today 10:12 – Moonrise tomorrow 2:25 – Moonset tomorrow 10:55

    Vernal Equinox at 3:01

    “Now spring has come, the birds rejoice, and chaunt the cheerful lay; the farmer with exulting joys, prepares for April’s day.” 2025 Farmers’ Almanac

    Conjunction of Venus and Neptune. Venus is between Earth and the Sun, while Neptune is behind the Sun.

    Ostara

    Ostara marks the arrival of spring and the vernal equinox. This ancient festival, rooted in Pagan traditions, is a celebration of rebirth and renewal. It symbolizes the awakening of nature after the long winter months. Night and day are in perfect balance, representing harmony and equilibrium. Llewellyn’s 2025 Sabbats Almanac, p 132

  • Wednesday – 19 Mar 2025

    Day 78 of year – Day 20 of lunar cycle

    Sunrise 7:33 – Sunset 19:37 – Sunrise tomorrow 7:31

    LOD 12:05 – LON 11:55

    Moonset today 9:38 – Moonrise tomorrow 1:22

    Conjunction of Neptune and Sun

    Neptune is currently 2.8 billion miles beyond the Sun on the far side of its orbit relative to Earth.

    Today is a favorable day to quit smoking, potty train, wash windows, wash wooden floors, and castrate farm animals. 2025 Farmers’ Almanac, p 120-123

    Though according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, you’re better off waiting until tomorrow to quit smoking. Today is a good day to brew, however. 2025 Old Farmer’s Almanac, p 226

    Vernal Equinox tomorrow morning at 3:01 MDT

  • Tuesday – 18 Mar 2025

    Day 77 of year – Day 19 of lunar cycle

    Sunrise 7:33 – Sunset 19:38 – Sunrise tomorrow 7:32

    LOD 12:01 – LON 11:57

    Moonset today 9:09 – Moonrise tomorrow 0:18 – Moonset tomorrow 9:38

    On This Date

    2017: Chuck Berry died.

    1925: Deadly Tri-State Tornado affected Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri, killing 695.

  • Monday – 17 Mar 2025

    Day 76 of year – Day 18 of lunar cycle

    Sunrise 7:35 – Sunset 19:36 – Sunrise tomorrow 7:33

    LOD 11:58 – LON 12:00

    Moonrise 23:13 – Moonset tomorrow 9:09

    Moon at apogee

    Today is one of the best days for fishing in March. Fish will be biting in the evening. 2025 Farmers’ Almanac, p 126

    Today and tomorrow are favorable days for hunting. 2025 Farmers’ Almanac, p 123

    Saint Patrick’s Day

    All Snakes Day

  • Sunday – 16 Mar 2025

    75th day of the year, 17th day of lunar cycle
    Sunrise today 7:37 – Sunset 7:35 – Sunrise tomorrow 7:35
    LON 12:00 – LOD 11:58

    Moonset today 8:27 AM – Moonrise today 10:10 PM – Moonset tomorrow 8:46 AM

    On this date in 1850 Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter was first published.

    Golden Rule (it’s true in all faiths)
    All things whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, do ye even so to them; for this is the law and the prophets.
    Matthew 7:12 (Christianity)

  • The Ides of March

  • Saturday – 15 Mar 2025

    74th day of the year, 16th day of lunar cycle
    Sunrise 7:39 – Sunset 7:34 – Sunrise tomorrow 7:37
    LON 12:03 – LOD 11:55
    Moonrise today 9:07 PM – Moonset tomorrow 8:27 AM

    On this day in 1948 my mother was born. One of the best ladies I’ll ever know. I love you mom. I’m lucky to have you as my mom.

    Mercury retrograde.

    If you’re a grower in our area, the next couple weeks before the new moon are a good time to plant beets, carrots, leeks, onions, parsnips, radishes, and turnips.

    In general, plant flowers and vegetables that bear fruit above ground during the waxing phases of the Moon: from the new Moon to the full Moon. Plant flowers and vegetables that bear fruit below ground during the waning phases of the Moon: from the day after it is full to the day before it is new. 2025 Old Farmer’s Almanac, p 230

    In honor of Thursday night’s storm in Sandy
    The largest snowflake on record measured 15″ in diameter and was 8″ thick. It fell in Fort Keough, Montana in 1887. Local ranchers described the snowflake as “larger than milk pans.” 2025 Farmers’ Almanac, p 63

  • Friday – 14 Mar 2025

    73rd day of the year, 15th day of lunar cycle
    Sunset 7:33 – Sunrise tomorrow 7:39
    LON 12:06 – LOD 11:53

    Moonrise today 8:06 PM – Moonset tomorrow 8:07 AM

    This morning at 12:55 AM was the Full Moon. Known as the Worm Moon.

    Mercury stationary.

    Moon on equator at descending node.

    Radish Power
    Planting radishes near beans, peas, squash, melons, and cucumbers can help protect these crops from beetles.

  • Doug

    Unfortunately the best astronomer and one of the smartest guys I know died last summer before I picked this up as a hobby. Life is strange. Take advantage of having your family and friends around while they still are. Don’t be afraid to reach out. Life is too short. And now he is inaccessible to us. Along with his encyclopedic knowledge. And his kids’ dad. And his mother’s son. And his siblings’ brother.

  • Thursday – 13 Mar 2025

    72nd day of the year, 14th day of lunar cycle
    Sunset 7:32 – Sunrise tomorrow 7:40
    LON 12:08 – LOD 11:50

    Moonrise today 7:04 PM – Moonset tomorrow 7:47 AM


    Full moon after midnight tonight at 12:55 AM. The Worm Moon.
    Total lunar eclipse tonight with totality beginning at 12:25 AM, peaking at 12:58 AM, and ending at 1:32 AM. The partial eclipse will begin at 9:57 PM.


    National K9 Veterans Day.
    On this date in 2006 chicken nugget innovator Robert Carl Baker died.

  • Nearly Full Moon Tonight

    Getting close to the Worm Moon.

    Probably won’t be able to see it tomorrow due to rain.

    Here it is behind some clouds.