January 1 saw a super moon known as the “Wolf Moon”, and here on January 31, 2018 is the proverbial “Blue Moon”
The full moon or blue moon on January 31 will occur at 7:26 a.m. This second full moon of January also falls in conjunction with the total lunar eclipse.
If you wish to view the total lunar eclipse, and if the night – early morning is clear without clouds, it should be visible between the hours of 4:51 a.m. to 8:07 a.m. on Wednesday, January 31, 2018.
Not only is it a “Blue moon in January”, but it is also a Super Blue Blood Moon. “The pre-dawn hours of January 31 will play host to an incredibly rare celestial convergence — a “super blue blood moon.”(Mahmood, 2018)
“At the end of the day faith is a funny thing. It turns up when you don’t really expect it. Its like one day you realize that the fairy tale may be slightly different than you dreamed. The castle, well, it may not be a castle. And its not so important happy ever after, just that its happy right now. See once in a while, once in a blue moon, people will surprise you , and once in a while people may even take your breath away.”
Zane Grey
And so it seems, though rare, the “blue moon” does really occur. So watch for that magical moment, this January 31, when those dreams do come true during a blue moon!
What is the wish and dream of Richard St. Barbe Baker?
” ‘ to develop a tree sense in every citizen, and to encourage all to plant, protect and love their native trees; for forestry is among the oldest and most honourable of the peaceful arts of men, and in its practice is unselfish and constructive service.’ ”
“We may climb mountains or wander through field and forest, intoxicated by loveliness through the changing hours and seasons recorded by the length of shadows cast by the trees-and as we watch the pink, opalescent fingers of the dawn reaching up from beneath the dark horizon, so we wait for the sunrise of our awakening to the realisation of our kinship with the earth and all living things.” ~Richard St. Barbe Baker
Bibliography:
Blood moon prophecy
Emspak, Jesse. Super Blue Blood Moon 2018: When, Where and How to See It on Jan. 31 Space.com January 26, 2018.
Mahmood, Zahid. Lunar Trifecta: Rare ‘super blue blood moon’ will light the sky next week. CNN. January 26, 2018
‘Super blue blood moon’: stargazers prepare for rare celestial event. The Guardian. January 28, 2018
Tambini, Joe. Super blue blood moon 2018: How rare is the January Blue Moon? Sunday Express. January 26, 2018
What is a Blood Moon? Time and Date.
“The cavity which suffering carves into our souls will one day also be the receptacle of joy.” Neil A Maxwell
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For directions on how to drive to Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area
For more information:
Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada north of Cedar Villa Road, within city limits, in the furthest south west area of the city. 52° 06′ 106° 45′
Addresses:
Part SE 23-36-6 – Afforestation Area – 241 Township Road 362-A
Part SE 23-36-6 – SW Off-Leash Recreation Area (Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area ) – 355 Township Road 362-A
S ½ 22-36-6 Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area (West of SW OLRA) – 467 Township Road 362-A
NE 21-36-6 “George Genereux” Afforestation Area – 133 Range Road 3063
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Google Maps South West Off Leash area location pin at parking lot
Web page: https://stbarbebaker.wordpress.com
Where is the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area? with map
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“St. Barbe’s unique capacity to pass on his enthusiasm to others. . . Many foresters all over the world found their vocations as a result of hearing ‘The Man of the Trees’ speak. I certainly did, but his impact has been much wider than that. Through his global lecture tours, St. Barbe has made millions of people aware of the importance of trees and forests to our planet.” Allan Grainger
“We forget that we owe our existence to the presence of Trees. As far as forest cover goes, we have never been in such a vulnerable position as we are today. The only answer is to plant more Trees – to Plant Trees for Our Lives.” ~ Richard St. Barbe Baker
“In the words of Henry van Dyke, America’s greatest tree poet,
‘He that planteth a tree is a servant of God;
He provideth a kindness for many generations
And faces that he hath not seen shall bless him.’ “Richard St. Barbe Baker
Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area. George Genereux Urban Regional Park. 