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August “Blue Moon” – Greece Celebrates in 125 Archaeological Sites
Posted by keeptalkinggreece in Very Mix
The last day of summer, a unique sky phenomenon: The August Full Moon, the so-called Blue Moon, will rise on the horizon to cheer rational skywatchers and touch deeply romantic souls.
However nobody should expect to see the full moon dipped in blue color. Tonight’s full moon will be silver or yellow depending on the weather conditions. Then “Blue Moon” is just an expression. Blue Moon refers to describe rare happenings: farmers used to call “Blue Moon” the forth full moon in a season (spring, summer, winter and fall) that has normally three full moons.
The full moon tonight is the second in August 2012, with the first to have occurred beginning of the month and the second on August 31st.
The next blue moon phenomenon will take place after nearly three years.
125 archaeological sites across the country will be open tonight to allow full moon lovers to enjoy the lunar beams turning ancient Greece into a magical spectacle. In at least 50 of them, there will be concerts and other artistic performances.
Only the Acropolis will remain closed to the public. For reasons of safety for the crowds of visitors 
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Free interpretation of this songtext. Will arrive back home tomorrow. YIPPEEEEEEEE!!!!!
YUPIIII = says the full moon worshiper :p
Yupyup. Blue Moon must be why I am so nervous… and the dog too.
or your blue trip back home
To make the trip home a little more enjoyable…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LOB_I7sgoI
nice, nice! I just look at the moon and was shocked! The Blue Moon is … W-H-I-T-E!
Optical illusion, don’t believe it:)
This will definitely make it as blue as it will ever get. Must be a late night, preferably after midnight listening, accompanied by a glass of red wine. Enjoy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ6EGsZdxpE&feature=related
Optical illusion?! On Friday, in Amsterdam, the moon was white. Yesterday, driving through the mountains between Tripolis and Sparti, a clearly orange moon rose over the mountains. And now I am looking, from my veranda, at yet another orange moon… not blue.
It seems we are fooled again. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3t0cBC6g5U&feature=fvwrel
I think the colour of the moon depends rather on sky conditions than to countries boundaries
Well, partly. Because the sky conditions are dependent on the countries boundaries. Sitting here on the veranda and breathing in the night air, I can assure you that this is a far cry from the fume-filled air they have in my other country.
Aaaa, Antonis, don’t force me to google-search why a red moon is red etc. What I know -as an old seaman- is that when the moon is red, wind will be the next day. And when the (new) moon is laying, sea is rough
Fume-free air: Glad I could enjoy it during islands vacations.
How does it fill to be back home?
Ah, thank you! LOVE Billy Holliday… although, listening to her often gives me the urge to open another bottle.
And is there anything wrong with opening another bottle? Served with a good little tune, it’s the best relaxation you can ever have.
Go on, pop the cork. Here you go, tomorrow is another day…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=749BywHe_-I
to tell you the truth, guys, Billy Holiday makes my ears feel …sticky lol