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The moon changes shape
\"Young children are naturally curious about the world around them. The Moon Changes Shape offers answers to their most compelling questions about the lunar phases. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.\"-- Provided by publisher.
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The lunar cycle does not influence catch rates or foraging success of neonatal reef sharks in an amphidromic nursery system
Elasmobranch (i.e. sharks, skates, and rays) behaviours have been found to align with moon phases; yet, it is not fully understood how the moon influences elasmobranchs’ foraging habits. In coastal ecosystems, tidal changes are typically seen as the primary influence on the behavioural rhythms of fishes, which are linked to the lunar cycle. Sharks have been documented to synchronise behaviours, such as foraging patterns, with the phases of the moon, but studies have yet to clearly separate and identify the mechanisms by which the lunar phase affects these patterns. The island of Moorea, French Polynesia, serves as a nursery habitat for neonatal blacktip reef and sicklefin lemon sharks within the South Pacific amphidromic system, which experiences minimal tidal ranges (~ 0.2 m). This setting provides a unique opportunity to isolate the lunar cycle’s effects from tidal influences. We compared catch rates of neonates of both shark species and foraging success, through stomach content analysis, of blacktip reef sharks across the lunar cycle. Our findings did not support the hypothesis of lunar-induced entrainment of foraging patterns for these neonatal reef sharks. However, understanding the environmental factors that shape the behavioural patterns and foraging strategies of neonatal reef sharks is becoming increasingly important against the backdrop of human disturbances.
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Modern mysteries of the moon : what we still don't know about our lunar companion
There are still many questions that remain about the Moon. From concentric craters to lunar swirls, water vapor and lunar reverberations on impact, Foster collects it all for a fascinating tour that will illuminate the backyard observer's understanding of this easily viewed, yet also imperfectly understood, celestial object. Data from Apollo and a flotilla of unmanned Moon orbiters, crashers, and landers have all contributed to our understanding of the Moon, but these mysteries linger despite decades of research. When Project Apollo brought back lunar rocks and soil samples, it opened a new chapter of understanding Earth's lone natural satellite, a process that continues to this day, as old results are revisited and new techniques are used on existing samples. Topics such as the origin, evolution, structure and composition of the Moon, however, are still under debate. Lunar research is still an active field of study. New technologies make it possible to continue to learn. But even so, the Moon continues to hold tight to some of its oldest and most cherished secrets. Foster examines many of the most interesting puzzles and what has been revealed by exploring them - as well as what questions remain.
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Correlation between Lunar Phases and Rainfall Patterns in Mexico
In this study, daily historical records from Mexican weather stations across the country were classified according to corresponding Moon phases at the time of rainfall occurrence: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent. Out of the 5839 Mexican weather stations analyzed, 2412 met the specified data quality standards, which included a historical daily record period ranging from 30 to 51 years (1960–2011) and a maximum tolerance of 20% missing data. Correlation behavior between Moon phases and historical cumulative rainfall in Mexico was identified at two levels: general and particular. At the general level, the total historical cumulative rainfall by Moon phase was quantified. At the particular level, the correlation patterns between the Moon phases and the highest and lowest historical cumulative rainfall were identified. The results showed that the historical cumulative rainfall was highest at 17.24% during the New Moon and lowest at about 10.01% on average during the Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, and Waning Crescent phases (with 9.64% as the lowest value). During the Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, and Waning Gibbous phases, rainfall remained at average values of approximately 13.18%. At 89.09% of the weather stations, the rainiest Moon phase was New Moon, and at 56.05%, the least rainy was Waning Crescent. In a few geographical areas, there are clearly defined patterns, which is atypical, given that in other geographical areas, the patterns are typically not so evident. This work demonstrates remarkable and strong correlation behavior between Moon phases and historical cumulative rainfall in Mexico.
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Faces of the moon
Describes the moon's phases as it orbits the Earth every twenty-nine days using rhyming text and cut-outs that illustrate each phase.
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Food Waste and Lunar Phases: Evidence from a Randomized Controlled Trial
To examine a potential correlation between food waste and lunar phases, we have devised a randomized controlled trial. The experiment spanned from 31 March to 10 July 2022, during which we employed the direct weighing method to collect 1903 valid data points on food waste. Utilizing propensity score matching, we meticulously controlled for various factors, including dining dates, the number of diners, dining times, spending levels, and store activities. The study revealed a close relationship between lunar phases and food waste. During the new moon phase, there was an increase in both orders and waste generated by consumers. Specifically, individuals, on average, squandered an additional 6.27% of animal protein (0.79 g), 24.5% of plant protein (1.26 g), 60.95% of starchy foods (3.86 g), and 61.09% of vegetables (5.12 g), resulting in an aggregate food waste of 32.14% (10.79 g). Conversely, during the full moon phase, consumers decreased their orders and subsequently decreased food waste. On average, individuals wasted 44.65% less animal protein (5.76 g), 43.36% less plant protein (2.5 g), 85.39% less seafood (0.73 g), and 8.43% less vegetables (0.93 g), resulting in a 20.52% (7.81 g) reduction in food waste. Furthermore, we validated our conclusions through various validation methods, including model replacement, to ensure robustness and reliability.
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A big mooncake for Little Star
Reimagines the cycles of the moon as a mother bakes a Big Moon Cookie and, despite Mama's request to wait, Little Star begins nibbling at it every night.
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Moonstruck
Compared to well established circadian rhythms, scientific evidence for biological clocks linked to the Moon has only recently become recognized. This book describes the growing evidence for lunar influences on animal behaviour, and considers whether humans may be affected too.
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The moon tonight : our moon's journey around earth
\"Astronomer Jung Chang-hoon provides easy-to-follow scientific explanations of first- and last-quarter Moons, ebb and flow tides, where the new Moon goes, and more.\"-- Front jacket flap.
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