On this episode: a red moon, rotating planets and colourful festivities as the equinox tips us into spring.
Links:
* How to make a pinhole camera
* Murmurations map, UK locations
Found sounds included in this episode:
* Blackbirds, magpies and starlings
* Watching the starling murmuration with friends
* A snippet of piano
* A clicking bat, circling the house at dusk
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:24 The Moon Before the Equinox
01:21 Blood Moon
03:06 Everything is Wonky
04:35 How Eclipses Work
05:53 Spring Equinox
07:00 Ostara, or Oestre
08:06 The Festival of Holi
08:36 Vishnu and Prahlad
10:58 Signs of Spring
12:03 Starling Murmuration
15:06 Conclusion
Transcript: https://perilunucy.substack.com/p/the-audio-almanac-05-colour-and-motion
With thanks to Joe, Sam M, Sam A and Len
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit perilunucy.substack.com
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