An Astronomical Eloping: How Rare is a “Friday the 13th Honey Moon?”

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The June 2012 “Honey Moon” rising. Photo credit: Stephen Rahn.

Ah, Friday the 13^th. Whether you fear it or it’s just your favorite slasher flick, it’s coming right around the bend later this week. And while it’s pretty much a non-event as far as astronomy is concerned, there’s bound to be some woo in the works, because the June Full Moon — dubbed the “Honey Moon” — falls on the same date.

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