Looking Up - 27 Dec 23 - The turn of the Springbok Moon

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It's Full Moon today. What all about the Moon? Today is the turn of the Springbok Moon, and if you want to know more about southern hemisphere names of Moons go to the Centre for Astronomical Heritage’s website cfah.org.za and look up Heritage Moons.

27 Dec 2023 English South Africa Places & Travel

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