#Moonquake

[grazielira]

[magistralucis]

Moonquake [Snippet]

(Jesus Christ has it been over a year since I last posted any snippet of anything I’m working on??? 😩 Since I’m slowly getting back into my writing, have one from a pet project I began last year. I watched a lot of Tarkovsky last summer and it broke my brain, and what better cure for that than magical realism?

It’s not finished, I work on it tiny bits at a time. It’s a Tillchard. It reflects many real-life events and dynamics, but at the same time, it is so out-of-chronology I’m not sure this matters at all. Also Till might be a bird and Richard a moon wizard. It’s complicated. Have a peek.)

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"There's a barn burning tonight, down where old man Stefan lives." Till says one cloudy afternoon, and Richard looks up, his hair brushing shadows about his neck. Beneath it an earring glitters. Two mugs of coffee steam quietly on the counter. "You know the field opposite the cemetery gates, the house up that path. They asked if we'd come."

"A barn burning." Richard repeats. Till's gaze is as faraway as his voice. After a moment he stands up, then ties up his hair as he joins Till by the back door. "How's that, then?"

Till shrugs. "It's old. Mouldering. Besides, he's got a bigger one now." Their eyes fall upon the little shed further up the yard: Till's new workshop, humble but lovingly made, their most recent project together. Richard put up the walls, Till put on the roof, and the former had seemed more alive for their labours than he had in a long time. "He must've figured it wasn't worth paying to get it dismantled. And you know you want to keep an eye on anything that burns - maybe have a cookout, too, while everyone's around."

"I do." Then Richard is silent for a long time, thinking. He considers for so long he outlasts the heat of his coffee - as well as Nele's brief visit, bounding into the kitchen and demanding hugs, her hair ribbons coming all loose. It takes some teamwork (and pinky-promises for snacks) for the two men to retie them, after which she runs off again, and by then Richard has made up his mind. "Did you tell him we were coming?"

He hasn't gone out much recently. Till's gaze sparks a little, a revival of hope. "I wanted to leave it to your judgement."

Richard sniffs the air. Sweeter than the usual, and much heavier; it will rain in the night, but no later, when most of the barn will have smouldered down. In the deep snow it's hard to get a fire going at all, whereas in the bone-dry seasons, even a sole stray flame could be a disaster - yes, today's the right time, it'll be a good time. "Then let's all go together. Should we bring anything special, or are meat and drinks fine?"

"Funny you mention that." The spark has becoming a roaring fire, and Till smiles brightly, leaning in to take the other's hand. "Coming from the old man himself, our price of admission is one of your famous cakes... or a six-pack. Whichever's quickest, he said."

"A bag of quark is pretty quick; give me one, two hours."

And so they all go together - including Nele, since the days are still long and light and there will be other children there. Half the village has turned up. People are happy to see them, and especially delighted to see Richard; they all knew he had come back, but not exactly how or why, and the majority haven't even seen him in a long time. Richard takes it well. Till stays close to him all evening, and is glad for the shy happiness in his eyes, fragments of the old Sven he thought he'd lost for good.

Over dessert they finally light up the barn. It goes up in flames politely as only loved worn things do, since it was a damned good barn while it lasted. In the backdrop the village continues to feast: sweetmeats are laid out at table, old man Stefan herds his chickens away, and Nele sits happily over Richard's Käsekuchen and a large glass of milk. A griddle sizzles here, a cheer breaks out there. Above the smoke the night sky glowers vividly, casting a warm glow against friendly faces.

Many of them will not have cause to meet again that year. Gatherings such as these are uncommon these days, and with the recent reunification, they only threaten to grow rarer. With a quiet sigh Richard leans against the fence, contemplating the upturned order of things, when the promised rain comes at last. It falls in a slow mist initially - no different to the smoke above the barn - but then the thick drops come, and it's the tail end of the burning anyway, which wraps the festivities up somewhat. Some make their exit altogether, shouting goodbyes over waved bottles as they leave the gate, and some withdraw indoors with all the drinks and the cooking-things. Soon there is no one left but a select few, smokers mostly, and Till looking for Richard looking for a purpose.

"Scholle? Scholle, shall we go?"

Richard stands before the fence separating barn from field. Gazes. Past the lens of rain the flames lick in strange directions. Twenty-eight steps lie between himself and the fire, twenty-eight days since his revelation, a full moon since his life was inverted in the Schweriner See.

"... Scholle?"

He concentrates, and for the second time ever, he receives a response.

[taiwantalk]

I know a few people who immediately jumped on the bandwagon of fake landing conspiracy.

I find them rather revealing on their state of mind. they’re not some strange mental cases.

but they can conveniently abandon common sense just to spoil a momentous achievement that does not really need their approval.

I wonder if that’s how people were like when columbus discovered american continent.

[suprememysticalbeing]

[brujasbl]

[yi5h]

Apart from the clickbait title, cut off at just the right moment (spoiler alert it's talking about moonquakes), why is this coming from Yahoo Sport?! 🙃

[gkonboard]

In this video, we bring you exciting news from ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization)! Discover the latest groundbreaking mission on the moon with the Instrument for Lunar Seismic Activity (ILSA) on the Chandrayaan 3 Lander. Learn about how ILSA, utilizing cutting-edge Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) technology, is recording vibrations caused by the Rover and other lunar payloads.

ILSA's primary mission is to detect and measure ground vibrations, including those caused by natural moonquakes, impacts, and human-made events. We'll share fascinating insights into the vibrations recorded during the Rover's navigation on August 25, 2023, as well as an intriguing event that appears natural, documented on August 26, 2023 – an event still under investigation by ISRO.

[mindblowingscience]

The Lunar Environment Monitoring Station (LEMS) is one of the first three potential payloads NASA selected for the Artemis 3 mission, which will land humans on the moon in 2026 for the first time in more than 50 years. The compact, autonomous seismometer is designed to withstand the long, cold lunar night and operate during the day, continuously monitoring ground motion from moonquakes in the region around the lunar south pole, where Artemis 3 astronauts will land. LEMS is expected to operate on the lunar surface for at least three months and up to two years, demonstrating its capability to measure the moon's geophysical activity unassisted over long periods of time, according to a statement from NASA. 

Continue Reading.

[otiksimr]

I want Ceadeus back just so we can get an updated version of The Lunar Abyss and Moonquake.

[spacenutspod]

Astronomy AstroDailyPod - The Podcast: 23rd September 2024 Welcome to another episode of Astronomy AstroDailyPod, your ultimate source for the latest Space and Astronomy news. I'm your host, Steve Dunkley, and today we have a fascinating lineup of stories from the Astronomy AstroDailyPod newsletter. From insights into Jupiter's Great Red Spot and moonquakes, to China's latest satellite launch and discoveries at the edge of the solar system, we've got it all covered. Let's dive in! Highlights: - Jupiter's Great Red Spot: A new study suggests that Jupiter's iconic Great Red Spot, visible for at least 190 years, is not the same one observed by astronomer Giovanni Domenico Cassini in 1665. The current spot likely formed from an instability in Jupiter's atmospheric winds, creating a persistent atmospheric cell. This research, published in Geophysical Research Letters, used historical observations and numerical models to explore the longevity and nature of this massive atmospheric vortex. - China's Satellite Launch: China successfully launched two new satellites as part of its Buddy navigation satellite system. Carried by a Long March 3B rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre, these satellites are equipped with upgraded atomic clock systems and new inter-satellite data links. The Buddy network, China's largest civilian satellite system, now has over 50 active satellites, providing global positioning and navigation services. - Moonquakes and Lunar Exploration: As NASA prepares for more missions to the lunar surface, new research indicates that potential landing sites at the moon's south pole might be susceptible to quakes and landslides. The study, based on data from Apollo-era seismometers, highlights the need for lunar design criteria to address these seismic hazards. The findings could influence the planning and construction of habitats and infrastructure on the moon. - Kuiper Belt Discoveries: NASA's New Horizons Kuiper Belt search Timms reports the detection of an unexpected population of distant bodies in the Kuiper Belt, stretching almost 90 times as far from the sun as Earth. This discovery suggests that the Kuiper Belt may be larger than previously thought or that there is a second Kuiper Belt beyond the one discovered in the 1990s. The findings could challenge current models of the solar system's formation. - NASA's Lunar Navigation Challenge: NASA is seeking innovative solutions to help Artemis astronauts navigate the lunar south pole. The Lunar Navigation Challenge invites individuals and teams to design a low-tech backup navigational device for astronauts and creative solutions for mapping the bottom of Shackleton Crater. The challenge aims to address the unique orienteering difficulties posed by the lunar south pole's extreme light and shadows. For more Space news, be sure to visit our website at astronomydaily.io. There you can sign up for our free AstroDailyPod newsletter and explore our constantly updating news feed. Don't forget to check out all our previous episodes on the website as well. And if you want even more Astronomy AstroDailyPod content, find us on social media. Just search for #AstroDailyPod on facebook, X, YouTubeMusic, and TikTok. Thanks for listening, and remember to keep looking up. Sponsor Links: NordVPN NordPass Malwarebytes Proton Mail Old Glory - Iconic Music & Sports Fand Merch

[grazielira]

Kang Jinwoong 🔥

[magistralucis]

Moonquake [Snippet]

(Been scribbling this again while reviving my mojo for other projects. I’m at a stage where I can write down events and dialogue, but the distinctive voice for each is taking its time to return. Moonquake is just weird enough, narratively, to be free of these nuances.

Not related to earlier snippet (x). Still Tillchard, still Tarkovskian.)

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All books lose a stray leaf at some point or another. This is one of them. Richard wakes in the lakeside cabin. This moment may have happened, or may never happen, or perhaps happen so far in the future it is hardly worth thinking about: he certainly doesn't, even as rain pours from the roof and the burning sun sings to him outside. The pillow is dry, but a sheen of water tickles his feet when he sits up to get his bearings. Ripples part from him, cascade outwards, and are vanished in the storm.

He barely needs to look around to know he is dreaming. For one, those curtains are his (as in, left behind in New York) not Till's - not to mention he is old, so very old, swanning from the roots of his hair. Everything’s a dream when one has lived for as long as he has. He gets up and makes his way downstairs, wading through the flooded hallway, grabbing a jacket on his way out the back door. The grass has grown up to his thighs. Richard unlatches the gate and shuts it behind him, quietly, then begins to walk the familiar path towards the lake.

Only at the end of it does he realize he is barefoot. It doesn't bother him. The rain hasn't followed him out here anyway.

If he wanted it to, though, it would.

For now he files the thought away and enters the expanse. His silver hair sways in the breeze. Soon the path has fallen away under his feet, stone becoming dirt, then fading into loamy soil. The grass follows after, swiftly rising waist-high along the shore, and he weaves his fingers through them as he passes. Like his fellow guitarists he fidgets often, and would twist and spin and tear to quell all manner of feelings; age is no barrier to dream-he in this endeavour, and by the time he finds Till at last, his fingers (clever/dextrous/non-arthritic) must have braided their way through half the lake. Soft reeds slip through Richard's fingers as he leans down to look.

Till's upper body is bare, pale. He's half swallowed by water, half slumped facedown on the grass. From here it almost looks like he was trying to leave, but gave up, and settled for a nap instead.

"Hello." Richard says. He understands that feeling well.

At the sound of his friend's voice Till lifts his head. Water drips from his hair, as silvery white as Richard's. "Hello."

Richard smiles ardently. This too is familiar, the rasp of Till's stubble against his palm. "And where have you left your swan-skin, fair one?"

"It is where you first gave it to me, many years ago. It's back in Paris. It might be in Chicago, who knows." Till doesn't usually talk like this. He may be morbid but he is grounded, and when asked about concrete events he can generally offer a structure, if rarely to the exact date and time. "Sometimes it takes a different shade and gets left on a tour bus, or you are wearing it, or I am when you are not looking. It could even be onscreen. Presently, though, I have no idea - and I was hoping you could enlighten me, since I'd rather have it than not."

Dreams don't have structures. Just scattered images and stray leaves. No meaning other than what one wants to see in it.

"I get so lonely without it, you know."

Richard knows what he'd like to see. "Let's look for it together, then. I'm coming in with you."

[michaelgabrill]

NASA to Measure Moonquakes With Help From InSight Mars Mission

The technology behind the two seismometers that make up NASA’s Farside Seismic Suite was used to detect more than a thousand Red Planet quakes. The most sensitive instrument ever built to measure quakes and meteor strikes on other worlds is getting closer to its journey to the mysterious far side of the Moon. It’s one […] from NASA https://ift.tt/Yt48CId

[literaryvein-reblogs]

Word List: Moon

beautiful words with "moon" to try to include in your poem/story

Honeymoon - a period of unusual harmony especially following the establishment of a new relationship

Moonbeam - a ray of light from the moon

Moonbow - a rainbow formed by light from the moon

Mooncalf - a foolish or absent-minded person; simpleton

Moondust - fine dry particles of the moon's soil

Mooneye - a silvery North American freshwater bony fish (Hiodon tergisus)

Moonfaced - having a round face

Moonfish - any of various compressed often short deep-bodied silvery or yellowish marine fishes

Moonflower - a tropical American morning glory (Ipomoea alba synonym Calonyction aculeatum) with fragrant flowers

Mooniness - the quality or state of being moony; dreaminess, inattention

Moonlet - a small natural or artificial satellite

Moonless - lacking the light of the moon

Moonport - a facility for launching spacecraft to the moon

Moonquake - a seismic event on the moon

Moonrise - the rising of the moon above the horizon

Moonroof - a glass sunroof

Moonsail - a light square sail set above a skysail and carried by some clipper ships in light winds

Moonscape - the surface of the moon as seen or as depicted

Moonseed - a twining plant (Menispermum canadense) of eastern North America that has crescent-shaped seeds and black fruits

Moonset - the descent of the moon below the horizon

Moonshine - moonlight; empty talk, nonsense; intoxicating liquor

Moonshot - an extremely ambitious project or mission undertaken to achieve a monumental goal

Moonstone - a transparent or translucent feldspar of pearly or opaline luster used as a gem

Moonstruck - affected by or as if by the moon, such as: romantically sentimental, lost in fantasy or reverie, or not mentally sound

Moonwalk - to dance by gliding backwards while appearing to make forward walking motions

Moonward - toward the moon

Moonwort - a fern of the genus Botrychium (especially B. lunarium); honesty

If any of these words make their way into your next poem/story, please tag me, or send me a link. I would love to read them!

More: Word Lists

[bonemeadows]

i’ve been having dreams i don’t remember and i’m sick with tenderheartedness. my teeth catch all the time on the yellowed edge of a certain memory.  i’ve been saving up moon facts to tell you, such as:

did you know the moon’s center of gravity is offset in the direction of earth by about three kilometers? 

i lost a blackhole somewhere in this house. it used to live in the bedroom ceiling, and then it moved to the basement stairs. i can’t find it anymore, but it keeps me company:

the moon’s crust is asymmetric, which could indicate that the earth and the moon were once associated. 

i think i took a smooth spindle and spun time to a filament, and all the apples have fireblight, and daylight savings ended two days ago so add an extra hour when you do the math. except i think only i have been doing the math, have been doing the weaving, and the pruning:

when the moon gets nearest to the earth in its perigee, the earth’s tides cause moonquakes deep below its surface. this is called tidal stress.

[celestialdaily]

Happy international moon day! 🌙

To celebrate, here is a Moon fact: just like the earth, the moon also has quakes; they're called moonquakes, and the information we have about them is thanks to the seismometers placed by the Apollo astronauts.