Montauk Sun March 2024

March 2024

New Worm Moon: On March 10, a new moon in Pisces will be called the New Worm Moon. During this time, it is recommended that you explore your spiritual side, connect with your inner self, and engage in creative ac‐tivities. You can help others feel seen and understood by forming supportive alliances and expressing empathy. Additionally, it allows you to focus your mental energy on your passions and ideas. This is a great time to pursue spiritual projects and creative pursuits.

Worm Full Moon: On March 25, a Full Moon in Libra co‐incides with a lunar eclipse. American Indians called this moon the Worm Full Moon because worms become ac‐tive during spring. The full moon in Libra creates a friendly and harmonious atmosphere, promoting empa‐thy and generating ideas. It is a time for solving problems and helping others. During this time, focus on achieving goals slowly and methodically and finding a common lan‐

guage with others. The March full moon is a romantic time for love relationships and dating, but rushing into things is not recommended. Stay healthy with a balanced diet and exercise. The March full moon reveals your true self through meditation, but the Moon in Pisces can cause insecurity.

Pisces (February 20 – March 20) — Happy birthday Pisces! It is vital to effectively communicate your thoughts and ideas during these next few days. Take the time to actively listen to others and refrain from sharing your plans until you have all the necessary information. You may make a connection with someone you en‐counter casually, so be open to the possibility and enjoy the moment. This person could potentially be a part of your future.

Aries (March 21 – April 20) — Take a break from your routine and spend quality time with your significant other. Watch a funny movie to unwind and have a good laugh. If you're feeling stagnant, plan something adven‐turous to add excitement to your life. Be a supportive partner, boost their confidence, and they'll appreciate you even more.

Taurus (April 21 – May 21) — You need to achieve fi‐nancial security and manage your fears. You notice busi‐ness trends that help you make smart investments. Creativity is the result of emotional expression. Spend more time with people who are supportive and share your values.

Gemini (May 22 – June 21) — Others perceive you as independent, but you crave appreciation. You're creative, aggressive, and impatient. Freedom is crucial to you, and clingy people make you uneasy.

Cancer (June 22 – July 22) — Putting your energy into creative pursuits is necessary. You are a sensitive person, and your friends may need your support. Make it clear to them that you are there for them. It's time to reorgan‐ize your life and make important decisions about your romantic relationships. Keep a clear mind and remember to prioritize your own needs alongside the needs of oth‐ers.

Leo (July 23 – August 23) — You focus on money and material possessions. Perhaps it's time to reconsider your values. Some uncertainty looms over you from Mon‐day to Friday, possibly because you've taken on more than you can handle. However, you can find a solution to this situation within your reach.

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The Hats of Winter

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel

As the winter winds are blowing and snow might be falling, keeping warm seems to be a continual quest when venturing outdoors. Having a warm hat on is a steady part of my winter ensemble. Depending on what I am planning to do outside, or where I am going, determines what I put on my head. If it is only cleaning snow off the car or shoveling the front steps, an old knitted, semi worn hat will do. When going to church or a nice event, the pick is still warm, yet more fash‐ionable with sparkles and a bit of pizzazz. When mak‐ing my choice recently before heading out to the supermarket, I was reminded of a charming essay my good friend Beth wrote a few years ago about hats and her observations.

The Hats of Winter

by Beth Ruberg

“It was the hats…that caught my attention last night. My husband, Ron, and I were going into the city for a dinner invitation at Le Bernardin, an elite French restaurant in midtown, New York City. In spite of the frigid weather we stuck to our usual habit of tak‐ing the train into Manhattan from Metro Park in Edi‐son. To say it was cold outside was an understatement. Reportedly, it happened to be THE coldest day of the winter thus far. It was the type of weather that goes right through your clothing, no matter how many lay‐ers. It was raw and bone chilling. To make matters worse (and more uncomfortable), we were going into the city at 5PM when the sun no longer shone to give even a hint of warmth. Officially, the wind chill factor brought the temperature down to a minus 6 degrees! Given this statistic, it’s no surprise that everyone along our route, be it at the train station, on the train, or walking Manhattan’s streets, was bundled up, and most sensibly, wearing a hat. It was precisely these hats that caught my attention. For not only was every‐one wearing one, but there was an incredible variety of what appeared to be hand stitched, knitted or cro‐cheted caps and tams, etc. While it made perfect sense that folks should be bundled up against the cold, it was the type and form that got me thinking. Unlike their coats, which were of predominantly dark hues, the hats were made of every color and pattern AND, most strikingly, so very many appeared to be handmade. Perhaps it’s the romantic in me, but I imagined them being knitted by sweethearts or lovers (like my son Dan’s was by his girlfriend Renee) or by wives or grandmothers for sons, daughters, grandsons or by wives for their hubbies. In any case, I thought beyond the cold night to the warmth meant for each of these city people. These folks who passed me by so anony‐mously sporting these gestures/gifts from their loved ones…sent out into the night. With these warm and very real reminders (as we are sent every Sunday after church)...with these little blessings upon their heads.”

PARTY BOATS

Easy Breeze Cruises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 644-1125

462 W. Lake Dr., Montauk www.easybreezecruises.com

Ebb Tide (formerly Marlin V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2818

Montauk Harbor

Lazybones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5671

474 West Lake Dr., Montauk Harbor

Miss Montauk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-1545

www.missmontauk.com

Viking Fishing Fleet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5700

462 West Lake Dr., Montauk www.vikingfleet.com

AUTOMOTIVE CARE

Automotive Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2997

63 Navy Rd., Montauk

B & B Auto Service . . .Night: (631) 668-2217 Day: (631) 668-1195

213 Edgemere St., Montauk, next to LIRR Station

Marshall & Sons Exxon Station . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2990 / 2136

Montauk Hwy., Montauk

BANKS

Bridgehampton National Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-6400

#1 The Plaza, Montauk Chase Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5771

Montauk Hwy., Montauk

Suffolk County National Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5300

On the Plaza, Montauk www.scrib.com

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Montauk Community Church (Protestant) . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2022

Montauk Hwy., Montauk

St. Therese of Lisieux (Roman Catholic) . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2200

Essex St., Montauk Jewish Center of the Hamptons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 324-9858

Woods Lane, East Hampton

East Hampton Urgent Care Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 329-5900

470 Pantigo Rd., East Hampton

Montauk Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2428

Montauk Historical Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5340

Montauk Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-3377

Montauk Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-3705

Main St., Montauk

Montauk School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2474

Signs and Wonders Church of God . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-3929

So. Emerson and So. Edgemere, Montauk

U.S. Coast Guard - Montauk

.(631) 668-2773

GROCERS / MARKETS / TAKE-OUT / WINE & LIQUOR

Finest Kind Wines & Liquors . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-WINE (9463)

552 West Lake Dr., Montauk ~Free Delivery~ ~Open All Year~ Goldberg’s Famous Bagels, Flagels & Deli . . . . . . . .(631) 238-5976

28 S. Etna Ave., Montauk

Gosman’s Fish Shop . . .

West Lake Dr., Montauk

668-2447

Hampton Coffee Company - Montauk . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-8206

732 Montauk Hwy., Montauk www.hamptoncoffeecompany.com

Herb’s Montauk Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2335

~Open All Year~

IGA Supermarket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-4929

Montauk Hwy., Montauk ~Open All Year~ Joni’s Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-3663

34 S. Etna Plaza #9, Montauk

Left Hand Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-7007

83 S. Elmwood Ave., Montauk

M&R Deli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-8600

728 Montauk Hwy., Montauk

Montauk Beverage Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 626-8127

www.montaukbev.com

Montauk General Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-0900

669 Montauk Hwy., Montauk

Naturally Good Foods & Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-9030

38 S. Etna Ave., Montauk

Tony’s Meat Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 483-5040

541 W. Lake Dr., Montauk www.tonysmtk.com

White’s Liquors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2426

Main St., Montauk ~Free Delivery~ ~Open All Year~

HARDWARE, LUMBER & HOME IMPROVEMENT

Becker Home Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2368

775 Montauk Hwy., Montauk

Bistrian Materials, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-7950

86 Industrial Rd., Montauk

Riverhead Building Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-6800

94 Industrial Rd., Montauk

INSURANCE

Nationwide Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 608-4240

MARINAS

Diamond Cove Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-6592

364 West Lake Dr., Montauk

Lighthouse Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 722-3400

229 Meetinghouse Crk. Rd., Aquebogue www.lighthousemarina.com

Montauk Angler’s Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-3232

467 East Lake Dr., Montauk www.montaukanglersclub.com

Montauk Marine Basin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5900

426 West Lake Dr., Montauk www.marinebasin.com

Montauk Sportsmans Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5348

414 West Lake Dr., Montauk

Montauk Yacht Club Resort Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-888-MYC-8668

32 Star Island Rd., Montauk

Offshore Sports Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2406

408 West Lake Dr., Montauk

Rick’s Crabby Cowboy Cafe & Marina . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-3200

435 East Lake Dr., Montauk

Snug Harbor Resort & Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2860

3 Star Island Rd., Montauk

Star Island Yacht Club and Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5052

Star Island Rd., Montauk www.starislandyc.com

Uihlein’s Marina & Boat Rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-3799

Montauk Harbor www.hamptonsweb.com/uihleins

West Lake Fishing Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5600

352 West Lake Dr., Montauk

REAL ESTATE

Compass Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2000

37 The Plaza B, Montauk www.compass.com

Corcoran Group Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 899-0400

729D Montauk Hwy., Montauk www.corcoran.com

Douglas Elliman Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-6565

752 Montauk Hwy., Montauk

Halstead Real Estate www.halstead.com

Martha Greene Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2811

6 South Etna Ave., Montauk

Saunders & Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2211

764 Montauk Hwy. #4, Montauk www.saunders.com

Town & Country Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-0500 Main St., Montauk

RECREATION

Depot Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-0897

Edgemere & Flamingo Roads, in the old Montauk train station

Hither Hills State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2461

(Camping) Old Montauk Hwy.

Montauk Downs State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5000 (Golf, Camping & Hiking)

Montauk Downs State Park Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 238-5126 (court rentals, private lessons, clinics) tennisatthedowns@gmail.com

Montauk Point Lighthouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2544

Montauk Hwy.

Puff & Putt Family Fun Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-4473

Montauk Hwy., Montauk

Theodore Roosevelt County Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 852-7879 (Camping, Hiking & Museum Information)

RETAIL SHOPS: BAIT/GIFTS/CLOTHING/PHARMACY/VIDEO

Air & Speed Surf Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-0356

Main St., Montauk

The Embassy Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2323

Spanish Market Embassy & Euclid Sts., Montauk

East End Naturals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 604-5212

345 Montauk Hwy., Wainscott www.eastendnaturals.com Endz Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-6887

S. Etna, Montauk indy home montauk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-8415

71 South Elmwood Ave. www.indyhomemontauk.com

Kai-Kai Sandals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-4499

Main St., Montauk kai lani . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-1518

Main St., Montauk www.shopkailani.com

Kathryn Nadeau Custom Framing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-6383

S. Etna Ave., Montauk kellyb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 238-5659

41 The Plaza, Montauk www.kellybmtk.com

Key West Aloe of Montauk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-6000

Main St., Montauk Martell’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-1248

Main St., Montauk

MOMTAUK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 461-3984

131 S. Emerson Ave., Unit 3, Montauk www.momtauk.com

Montauk Bike Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-8975

Montauk Clothing Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-1281

Main St., Montauk ~Open All Year~ Montauk Corner Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-6081

Main St., Montauk

Montauk Daisies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-6000

Main St., Montauk

Montauk Surf & Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-9300

Main St., Montauk ~Open All Year~ Montauk Sweatshirt Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-9503

Gosman/Duryea Dock Area

Nibi MTK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 371-3039

88 S. Euclid Ave., Montauk www.nibimtk.com

Paulie’s Bait and Tackle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5520

South Edgemere St., Montauk

Star Island Yacht Club & Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5052

Star Island, Montauk

Strawberry

697 Montauk Hwy., Montauk

Sunset SurfShack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2495

76 South Elmwood, Montauk www.SunsetSurfShack.com

The 8th Drifter

Corner of S. Edison and Main St., Montauk

Vintage Pink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-8200

787B Montauk Hwy., Montauk (Behind Montauk Clothing Co.)

Wave Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 238-5001

18 S. Etna Ave., Montauk

White’s Drug & Dept. Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2994

The Plaza, Montauk ~Open All Year~

Winick Fine Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 238-5249

771 Montauk Hwy., Montauk

SERVICES

East End Waterproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 749-5900

www.mildewbusters.com

East Hampton Fuel Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 324-2420

22 Central Ave., East Hampton

Elementary Tudor - Sue Giustino . . . . . . . . . . . . .mtksue@gmail.com

Endz Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5880

South Edison, Montauk

HAIRTAUK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 461-3984

In Home, In Hotel, In Salon Service

Hampton Beach Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-8075

Beach Chair and Umbrella Rental hamptonbeachservice.com

Hardy Plumbing, Heating & Air Condition . . . . . . . . .(631) 238-9333

Serving Montauk www.hardyplumbing.com

Henry’s Hair Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-8955

18 S. Etna Ave., Montauk

J&P Pools / Snow Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-1083

118 Fairview Ave., Montauk

Kevin Ryan Pool Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-1134

Law Offices of Carl Andrew Irace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 324-1233

East Hampton, NY www.DWILawyerMontauk.com

Lucas & Weiss HandyMen, Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-6665

283 Flamingo Road, Montauk

Montauk Laundromat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-4349

So. Elmwood Ave., Montauk ~Open All Year~

Montauk Plumbing & Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-8499

www.montaukplumbing.net

Montauk Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2511

Montauk Tent Kompany (MTK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5988

Ray Serva Cesspool Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-1220

John B. Ward, Jr. Plumbing & Heating . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-4399

SPAS / PAIN MANAGEMENT

Body Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 238-5311

240 Edgemere St., Montauk www.bodytechclub.com

Deborah Thompson Day Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-4815

37 The Plaza, Montauk www.deborahthompsondayspa.com

EH Physical Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-7600

6 So. Elmwood, Montauk www.easthamptonhysicaltherapy.com

Spa Services at Montauk Salt Cave . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 377-9312

552 West Lake Dr., Montauk

The Seawater Spa at Gurney’s Montauk . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2509

290 Old Montauk Hwy., Montauk www.gurneysresorts.com/montauk

THEATRES

Montauk Playhouse/Community Center . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-1612

240 Edgemere St., Montauk

TRANSPORTATION

Cross Sound Ferry Services, Inc. . .(631) 323-2525 / (860) 443-5281

Ditch Plains Taxi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5716

Hampton Jitney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 283-4600

800 936-0440 www.hamptonjitney.com

Long Island Railroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .822-5477

MOKO Taxi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-7070

Montauk Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-3738

Montauk Taxi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2468

New England Airlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-800-243-2460

Pink Tuna Taxi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-3838

Viking Ferry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5700

VINEYARDS AND MICROBREWERIES

Blue Point Brewing Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 475-6944

161 River Avenue, Patchogue www.bluepointbrewing.com

Duck Walk Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 726-7555

Montauk Hwy., Watermill

Greenport Harbor Brewing Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 477-681

234 Carpenter Street, Greenport www.harborbrewing.com

Montauk Brewing Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-8471

62 S. Erie Ave., Montauk www.montaukbrewingco.com

Pindar Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 734-6200

37645 NY-25, Peconic, NY www.pindar.net

Southampton Publick House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 283-2800

40 Bowden Square, Southampton ~Open All Year~

Sparkling Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 765-0200

39750 County Road 48, Southold www.sparklingpointe.com

Montauk

March’s “Worm Moon”

The full Worm Moon reaches its peak in the morning hours of Monday, March 25. Look for it to rise after sunset on both Sunday and Monday! What is a Worm Moon? Here are the real meaning and origins of March’s full Moon—and when you can see this Moon at its brightest!

The first full moon of the spring season will appear on the nights of Sunday, March 24, and Monday, March 25. Specifically, March’s full Worm Moon reaches peak illumination at 3:00 A.M. ET on Monday, March 25, 2024.

Of course, you don’t have to wait until the middle of the night to see the Moon! Look for the spectacularly bright Moon as it rises above the horizon on Sunday evening. If your weather is poor on Sunday night, try again on Monday!

If you have just a bit of rain on either of these nights, you may even get to spot a rare phenomenon called a moonbow. A moonbow is just like a solar rainbow but is created by moonlight (rather than sunlight) when it is refracted through water droplets in the air. Moonbows only happen when the full Moon is fairly low in the sky, so look for one in the hours after sunset when the sky is dark.

This March Moon will look especially large to us when it’s near the horizon because of the “Moon illusion,” which is when it looks bigger when near comparative objects than it does when it’s high in the sky without any references.

Why Is It Called the Worm Moon? The full Moon names come from a number of places, including Native American, Colonial American, and European sources. Traditionally, each full Moon name was applied to the entire lunar month in which it occurred, not only to the full Moon.

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March’s full Moon goes by the name Worm Moon. For many years, we thought this name referred to the earthworms that appear as the soil warms in spring. This invites robins and other birds to feed—a true sign of spring!

However, more research revealed another explanation. In the 1760s, Captain Jonathan Carver visited the Naudowessie (Dakota) and other Native American tribes and wrote that the name Worm Moon refers to a different sort of “worm”— beetle larvae—which begin to emerge from the thawing bark of trees and other winter hide‐outs at this time.

There are quite a few names for the March Moon that speak to the transition from winter to spring. Some refer to the appearance (or reappearance) of certain an‐imals, such as the Eagle Moon, Goose Moon (Algonquin, Cree), or Crow Comes Back Moon (Northern Ojibwe), while others refer to signs of the season:

• starts to flow.

The Sugar Moon (Ojibwe) marks the time of year when the sap of sugar maples

• this time of year.

The Wind Strong Moon (Pueblo) refers to the strong, windy days that come at

• of sunlight that reflect off the melting snow of late winter.

The Sore Eyes Moon (Dakota, Lakota, Assiniboine) highlights the blinding rays

March’s full Moon often plays a role in religion, too. Specifically, in Christi‐anity, this Moon is known as the Lenten Moon if it is the last full Moon of the winter season (i.e., if it occurs before the spring equinox) or as the Paschal Full Moon if it is the first full Moon of spring (i.e., if it occurs after the spring equinox).

This year, March’s full Moon (March 25, 2024) occurs after the spring equinox (March 19, 2024), making it the Paschal Moon. March’s full Moon will be the first full Moon of the spring season and, therefore, will determine the date of Easter this year.

March Moon Phase Dates and Times

Last Quarter: March 3, 10:23 A.M. ET

New Moon: March 10, 5:00 A.M. ET

First Quarter: March 17, 12:11 A.M. ET

Full Moon: March 25, 3:00 A.M. ET

ICONIC SCREEN COUPLES

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel

What makes a memorable movie besides the all important story line? Often it is the chemistry be‐tween the two lead characters that drives the film into classic status or being highly acclaimed for years after it was made. Just think of the 1939 Academy Award winning film, Gone with the Wind and the relationship between Scarlett O’Hara and Rhett Butler, played by Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable. It’s impossible to picture any other couple in these roles, especially the last scene where Butler walks out the door and tersely says, “Frankly my dear, I don’t give a damn.” For that time period these words were almost scandalous. Think about another old time movie, the African Queen, made in 1951. Billed as a “drama/romance” the two leads, Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn were the only two that could have sailed through those treacherous waters, making the journey believable during this WWII classic film. Once again Bogart was part of an unforgettable pair when he had starred ear‐lier in the 1942 Casablanca. That time his leading lady was played by Ingrid Bergman in this war time ro‐mance and thriller and the chemistry between the two made the film the long time classic it remains. With just these two roles, African Queen and Casablanca, Bogart’s range as an actor was undisputable. Another repeatedly told love story is the William Shakespeare’s tragic love story, Romeo and Juliet, touching to make any reader feel their sorrow. This same storyline was updated in 1961 replacing the courts of Italy with a rival gang street conflict in New York City, with a ro‐mance between leads, Maria and Tony. West Side Story was nominated for 11 Academy Awards and won 10,

including best picture. It was the second highest gross‐ing film of the year, proving a love story sells well.

But what about TV couples? One of the most popular comedy series that remains a favorite during rerun on channels devoted to old time programs has to be I Love Lucy. This series was the perfect combina‐tion of “screwball” slapstick comedy and viewers were able to watch a real life married couple work together every week in a successful show. Even popular a pop‐ular television western series starred a married couple entwined in a different adventure each week. Viewers watched weekly episodes of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, and also starring Roy’s horse, Trigger. One can’t even imagine saying Roy’s name without immediately added “and Dale Evans”.

How many iconic couples can you name from hints below?

1. What movie were Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Bur‐ton working on together when they first met and began their romance?

2. What Disney cartoon couple is known for sharing an Italian dinner together, where they kiss after nibbling on the opposite ends of the same strand of spaghetti?

3. Pretty Woman was the film that paired what two ac‐tors in this romantic comedy/drama where the hero rescues the woman from the life she was leading?

4. Rose and Jack, star crossed lovers, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, sailed together on what fa‐mous ship?

5. Demi Moore contacts her late husband played by Patrick Swayze, through a “medium” in what movie?

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