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[Centaur]

It’s nearly time for the monthly New Moon spotting challenge. My detailed article previewing the waxing crescent Moon’s first appearance of the coming lunar month appears under the links for my related graphics at www.CurtRenz.com/moon

Photos and descriptions of the young Moon would be welcome additions to this thread. Please include your location, date, time and time zone.

Below is a photo that I took from Arlington Heights, Illinois of the Moon aged 1.5 days on 2008 DEC 28 at 18:05 CST. It includes Mercury near the center and Venus at the top. Venus and the Moon will be positioned somewhat similarly after sunset on 2011 DEC 25.

[patrickm]

Venus and one day old crescent moon at O'Hare Oasis, Des Plaines, IL, 17:00. iPhone. SLR photo shortly.

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views from tinley park via android camera

[magic612]

From Peotone IL:

[patrickm]

Venus and one day old crescent moon at O'Hare Oasis, Des Plaines, IL, 17:05.

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[Centaur]

Well done, guys. Glad you got to welcome in the New Moon. Thanks for sharing your photos.

[patrickm]

Thanks Curt. I think my favorite part is actually the lickable shininess of the trucks. The moon looks really fantastic though.

[Paulie pchris00]

Nice job guys! I didn't lose for lack of trying. Scattered clouds and trees to the southwest kind of killed any chance of me catching the young Moon.

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Moon with Venus in Geneva Il

[Centaur]

Thanks, everybody, for participating and providing fine photos. In January some of you may be able to spot the Moon less than one-day old in the form of the Lunar Boat. I’ll initiate a new thread next month, but details and graphics are already on my website: www.CurtRenz.com/moon

[patrickm]

Wait. Did I win? Astronomy is all about competition, so I wanna know if I won.

[magic612]

Dec 29, 2011 13:43:21 GMT -6 patrickm said:

Wait. Did I win? Astronomy is all about competition, so I wanna know if I won.

No, saying "lickable shininess of the trucks" is an automatic disqualification.

[Centaur]

Dec 29, 2011 13:43:21 GMT -6 patrickm said:

Wait. Did I win? Astronomy is all about competition, so I wanna know if I won.

[patrickm]

Dec 29, 2011 13:53:26 GMT -6 magic612 said:

Dec 29, 2011 13:43:21 GMT -6 patrickm said:

Wait. Did I win? Astronomy is all about competition, so I wanna know if I won.

No, saying "lickable shininess of the trucks" is an automatic disqualification.

There are so many GD secret rules around here. Could y'all please get together and post a list for the rest of us and then just let us know when they change?

Much appreciated.

Thanks.

[Paulie pchris00]

Chill out. There's no cash prize (I inquired last year), so it's all for fun.

[patrickm]

It's not about cash.

I am always chilled out. I was at least 50% joking.

[magic612]

I was 100% joking with my previous comment.

[Paulie pchris00]

"Lickable shininess of the trucks" is my nomination for quote of the year.

I knew exactly what you meant. And I don't have my tongue pierced for nothing...

[patrickm]

You have your tongue pierced? And you lick trucks with it? I'm guessing The Committee will now be auditing past New Moon Spotting awards with this new information in mind.

I wonder how many CAs have piercings?

It's about fame and glory, not money. And certificates and coupons. And helping the children, especially in Bolivia.

And I honestly am always chilled out, except for that one time.

[Paulie pchris00]

Both of my tattoos and my piercing were done in 2004. I think I feared turning thirty or something. I wonder what crazy things I'll do in 2014?

No, I don't lick trucks with it. But I can appreciate something that is lickably clean.

It is all about the fame and glory. I would rather have adoring ladies throw their panties at me than shower me with cash.

Those Bolivian children don't know how bad they have it: they won't be able to see the Venus transit. Poor things...

[headdunce]

Pictures of the tattoos? I just got my first one in June, second one in October, no plans for any more pain though

[Paulie pchris00]

Here's the important one. Yes, it really says, "Cubs Suck."




And the only known picture of the eagle on my right arm.




Actually, I do know of other pictures of the eagle tattoo, but I'm not certain of the whereabouts of the digital copies. They're not really suitable to post here anyway...

[Centaur]

Jan 2, 2012 13:32:53 GMT -6 Paulie pchris00 said:

Here's the important one. Yes, it really says, "Cubs Suck."

When I was six years old and living on the northside of Chicago, my late father sat me down and explained that in our family we mainly root for the Chicago Cubs. He also noted that there is another team on the southside called the White Sox, which is our favorite team in a different league.

Whenever the Sox are in contention, I cheer for them even though principally a Cub fan. I certainly did so in 1959 and 2005 when the Sox were in the World Series. They do represent Chicago. My friends and relatives who are fellow Cub fans behave similarly. I cannot understand why there are a few Sox fans that not only do not reciprocate, but for some reason are more anti-Cub than pro-Sox as your tattoo seems to proclaim, Paulie. Sorry you feel that way.