September Moon

At 92 Mary remains inquisitive and full of wonder for the natural world. She recently woke up before dawn on an early September morning and saw the full moon in the western sky. She sat by the window in the family room and watched it set, growing larger as it arced to the horizon. It was a beautiful sight. "I never saw the moon set before," Mary declared with awe.

After the first morning, Mary rose early to watch the moon set for three more mornings. One morning she left her chair to wash her face and comb her hair. When she returned the moon had already set. She was astonished that it moved so quickly.

Fascinated by the moon cycles, Mary wondered how long the moon would "remain full."