Fish bite the leastWith wind in the east.
Fish bite the leastWith wind in the east.
Fish bite the leastWith wind in the east.
Fish bite the least
With wind in the east.
Fishes in general, both in salt and fresh waters, are observed to sport most and bite more eagerly against rain than at any other time.
Black-fish.
Black-fish in schools indicate an approaching gale.
Blue-fish, pike, etc.
Blue-fish, pike, and other fish jump with head towards the point where a storm is frowning.
The approach of blue-fish to the Middle Atlantic coast is a true indication of a shift of wind to the north within twenty-four or thirty-six hours. The observer furnishing the above states that he has not known this saying to have failed once in the past twenty-five years, and assigns as a reason that in autumn all fish go south, and the blue-fish, it appears, is able to anticipate this change and approaches the coast, where it may strike the feed-fish on their way south.
Clam-Beds.
Air-bubbles over the clam-beds indicate rain.
Porpoises in harbor indicate coming storm.
Cat-fish.
Fish swim up stream, and cat-fish jump out of water before rain.
If the skin on the belly of the cat-fish is unusually thick, it indicates a cold winter; if not, a mild winter will follow. (Negro.)
Cockles.
Cockles and most shell fish are observed against a tempest to have gravel sticking hard unto their shells, as a providence of nature to stay or poise themselves, and to help to weigh them down, if raised from the bottom by surges.
Cod-fish.
The cod is said to take in ballast before a storm. It is said by Sergeant McGillivry, Signal Corps, U. S. A., that there is one instance of this saying well authenticated, as follows: A number of cod were taken twelve hours before a severe gale, and it was found that each had swallowed a number of small stones, some of the stones weighing three or four ounces.
Crabs and Lobsters.
The appearance of crabs and lobsters indicates that spring has come, and that there will be no more freezing weather. Lake Ontario black bass leave shoal water before a thunder-storm. This has been observed twenty-four hours before storm.
Cuttles.
Cuttles, with their many legs, swimming on the top of the water and striving to be above the waves, presage a storm.
Cuttle-fish.
Cuttle-fish swimming on the surface of water indicate the approach of storm.
Dolphins.
Dolphins, as well as porpoises, when they come about a ship, and sport and gambol on the surface of the water, betoken a storm; hence they are regarded as unlucky omens by sailors.
Eels.
If eels are very lively it is a sign of rain.
Equinox.
In equinoctial storms fish bite the best before the sun crosses the line.
Fish—Flies.
When fish jump up after flies expect rain.
Frog-fish.
Frog-fish crawling indicate rain.
Lake Trout.
In the northern lakes of the United States white-fish and lake trout leave reefs for deep water one month earlier in stormy falls than in mild, calm falls, with little winds. (Chippewa Indians.)
Lobsters and Craw-fish.
When lobsters or craw-fish heighten their holes about the surface of the ground, it is a sign of approaching rain.
Moon.
Fish bite the best when the moon is in the tail.
Mullet.
Mullet run south on the approach of cold northerly wind and rain.
North Wind.
Fishermen in anger frothWhen the wind is in the north;For fish bite the bestWhen the wind is in the west.
Fishermen in anger frothWhen the wind is in the north;For fish bite the bestWhen the wind is in the west.
Fishermen in anger frothWhen the wind is in the north;For fish bite the bestWhen the wind is in the west.
Fishermen in anger froth
When the wind is in the north;
For fish bite the best
When the wind is in the west.
Pike.
When pike lie on the bed of a stream quietly, expect rain or wind.
Porpoises.
Porpoises, when they sport about ships and chase one another as if in play, and indeed their being numerous on the surface of the sea at any time, is rather a stormy sign. The same may be said of dolphins and grampus. That the cause of these motions is some electrical change in the air seems probable. Wilsford, in his Secrets of Nature, tells us “Porpoises or sea-hogs when observed to sport and chase one another about ships, expect then some stormy weather.”
Porpoises are said to swim in the direction from which the wind is coming.
Porpoises run into bays and around islands before a storm.
Salmon and Trout.
Salmon and trout plentiful in river (Columbia) show an abundance of rain in the surrounding country by which the river has risen.
Sea-urchins.
Sea-urchins thrusting themselves into the mud, or striving to cover their bodies with sand, foreshow a storm.
Shad.
Shad run south when the weather changes cold.
Shark.
Shark go to sea at the approach of a cold wave.
Skate.
Skate jump in the direction that the next wind will come from.
South Wind.
Wind in the south catch fish in the mouth.
Trout.
Trout bite voraciously before rain.
When trout refuse bait or fly,There ever is a storm nigh.
When trout refuse bait or fly,There ever is a storm nigh.
When trout refuse bait or fly,There ever is a storm nigh.
When trout refuse bait or fly,
There ever is a storm nigh.
Trout and Salmon.
When the trout or salmon-trout jump late in the fall, the Indians of Washington Territory predict an open winter and an open spring.
Trout and Herring.
Trout jump and herring schools more rapidly before rain.
Whales and Porpoises.
When porpoises and whales spout about ships at sea, storm may be expected.
Winds.
The appearance of a great number of fish on the west Gulf coast indicates bad weather and easterly winds.
August.
The number of August fogs indicate the number of winter mists.
In the Mississippi Valley, when fogs occur in August, expect fever and ague in the following fall.
A fog in August indicates a severe winter and plenty of snow.
Observe on what day in August the first heavy fog occurs, and you may expect a hard frost on the same day in October.
April Fog.
Fog in April foretells a failure of the wheat crop next year. (Alabama.)
If the first three days of April be foggy, there will be a flood in June. (English.)
Continued Fog.
If there be continued fog, expect frost.
Dew.
When the dew is seen shining on the leaves, the mist rolled down from the mountain last night. (Zuñi Indians.)
Damp Fog.
If there be a damp fog or mist, accompanied by wind, expect rain.
Fog Clouds.
When light fog clouds on evenings are observed to rise from the valleys and hang around the summits of mountains, rain follows.
February Fog.
A fog in February indicates a frost in the following May.
Fog Frost.
He that would have a bad day must go out in the fog after a frost.
Frost.
During frosty weather, the dissolution of mist, and the appearance of small detached cerro-cumulus clouds in the elevated regions of the atmosphere are said to foretell that the termination of frost is at hand.
Fog and Rain.
When the fog goes up the hill the rain comes down the mill.
Fog after Frost.
Fog after hard frosts and fog after mild weather indicate a change in weather.
Falling Fog.
When the fog falls fair weather follows; when it rises rain follows.
Heavy Fog.
Heavy fog in winter, when it hangs below trees, is followed by rain.
Hunting and Fishing.
When the fog goes up the mountains you may go hunting; when it comes down the mountain you may go fishing. In the former case it will be fair; in the latter it will rain.
Light Fog.
Light fog passing under sun from south to north in the morning indicates rain in twenty-four or forty-eight hours.
March, May, and August.
So many mists in March we see,So many frosts in May shall be;So many fogs in August we see,So many snows that year will be.
So many mists in March we see,So many frosts in May shall be;So many fogs in August we see,So many snows that year will be.
So many mists in March we see,So many frosts in May shall be;So many fogs in August we see,So many snows that year will be.
So many mists in March we see,
So many frosts in May shall be;
So many fogs in August we see,
So many snows that year will be.
Mirage.
A mirage is followed by a rain. (New England.)
Mist—Sea.
When the mist takes to the seaThen good weather it will be.(English.)
When the mist takes to the seaThen good weather it will be.(English.)
When the mist takes to the seaThen good weather it will be.(English.)
When the mist takes to the sea
Then good weather it will be.
(English.)
Misty Mornings.
Three foggy or misty mornings indicate rain. (Oregon.)
Morning Fogs.
When a morning fog turns into clouds of different layers, the clouds increasing in size, expect a rain.
Mountain Mist.
When mountains extend north and south, if fog or mist comes from the west, expect fair weather. If mist comes from the top of mountains, expect rain in summer, snow in winter. (Apache Indians.)
October Fog.
For every fog in October there will be a snow during the winter; for each heavy fog a heavy snow, and for each light fog a light snow.
Rising Fog.
A rising fog indicates fair weather. If the fog settles down, expect stormy weather.
Seaward and Landward.
Fog from seaward, fair weather; fog from landward, rain. (New England.)
Summer Fog.
A summer fog is a good indication of fair weather.
Southerly Wind.
In summer, when fog comes with a southerly wind it indicates warm weather; when it comes with a northerly wind it is a sign of heavy rain.
Weather.
When the mist is on the hill,Then good weather it doth spoil.
When the mist is on the hill,Then good weather it doth spoil.
When the mist is on the hill,Then good weather it doth spoil.
When the mist is on the hill,
Then good weather it doth spoil.
Winter Fog.
A winter’s fog will freeze a dog.
Bearded—Frost.
Bearded frost is a forerunner of snow.
Birds of Passage.
If birds of passage arrive early from the north, expect frost.
Corn Frost.
With the coming of frost grows the corn old. (Zuñi Indians.)
Dark-moon Frost.
Frost occurring in the dark of the moon kills fruit, buds, and blossoms; but frost in the light of the moon will not.
Early Frosts.
Early frosts are generally followed by a long and hard winter. Light or white frosts are always followed by wet weather, either the same day or three days after.
Easter Frost.
Past the Easter frost and fruit is safe.
Fences, Trees.
In winter if the fences and trees are covered with white frost, expect a thaw.
Frosty Trees.
If the trees are frosty and the sun takes it away before noon, sign of rain.
First Katydid.
The first frost of the season occurs six weeks after we hear the first katydid.
Frosts.
Heavy white frost indicates warmer weather.
Black frost indicates dry cold weather.
Bearded frost indicates colder weather and snow.
Frost, Rain.
Hoar frost indicates rain.
Foul Weather.
Frosts end in foul weather.
First Frost.
If the first frost occurs late, the following winter will be mild, but weather variable. If first frost occurs early, it indicates a severe winter.
Gray Sky.
If there be a dark, gray sky, with a south wind, expect frost.
Heavy Frosts.
Heavy frosts are generally followed by fine, clear weather.
Hoar Frost.
If there be an abundance of hoar frost, expect rain.
Ice.
If the ice crack much, expect frost to continue.
June Frosts.
There will be as many frosts in June as there are fogs in February.
Moonlight.
Moonlight nights have the hardest frosts.
Mist.
When the mist is on the hill,Then good weather it doth spoil;When the mist takes to the sea,Then good weather it will be.(England.)
When the mist is on the hill,Then good weather it doth spoil;When the mist takes to the sea,Then good weather it will be.(England.)
When the mist is on the hill,Then good weather it doth spoil;When the mist takes to the sea,Then good weather it will be.(England.)
When the mist is on the hill,
Then good weather it doth spoil;
When the mist takes to the sea,
Then good weather it will be.
(England.)
Rain, Frosts.
Heavy frosts bring heavy rains; no frosts, no rain. (California.)
Six Months.
Six months from last frost to next frost. (South.)
Spider Webs.
Spider webs floating at autumn sunset,Bring a night frost, this you may bet.
Spider webs floating at autumn sunset,Bring a night frost, this you may bet.
Spider webs floating at autumn sunset,Bring a night frost, this you may bet.
Spider webs floating at autumn sunset,
Bring a night frost, this you may bet.
Three Frosts
Three frosts in succession are a sign of rain.
Three white frosts and then a storm.
White Frost.
A very heavy white frost in winter is followed by a thaw.
White frost on three successive nights indicates a thaw or rain.
Water Snakes.
When small water snakes leave the sand in low damp lands, frosts may be expected in three days. (Apache Indians.)
Wind, Northwest.
Frost will probably occur when the temperature is 40° and the wind northwest.
A high wind prevents frost.
Ants.
If ants their walls do frequent build,Rain will from the clouds be spilled.
If ants their walls do frequent build,Rain will from the clouds be spilled.
If ants their walls do frequent build,Rain will from the clouds be spilled.
If ants their walls do frequent build,
Rain will from the clouds be spilled.
When ants are situated in low ground, their migration may be taken as an indication of approaching heavy rains.
Expect stormy weather when ants travel in lines, and fair weather when they scatter.
If in the beginning of July the ants are enlarging and building up their piles, an early and cold winter is at hand.
An open ant-hole indicates clear weather; a closed one an approaching storm.
Ants, Crickets, Gnats, etc.
Ants are very busy; gnats bite; crickets are lively; spiders come out of their nests, and flies gather in houses just before rain.
Butterflies.
The early appearance of butterflies is said to indicate fine weather.
When the white butterfly flies from the southwest, expect rain.
When the butterfly comes, comes also the summer. (Zuñi Indians.)
Bees.
When bees remain in their hives or fly but a short distance, expect rain.
Bees early at work will not perform a full day’s work.
Bees will not swarm before a near storm.
Bees returning hastily and in large numbers are said to indicate approaching rain, although the weather may be clear.
When bees to distance wing their flightDays are warm and skies are bright;But when their flight ends near their homeStormy weather is sure to come.
When bees to distance wing their flightDays are warm and skies are bright;But when their flight ends near their homeStormy weather is sure to come.
When bees to distance wing their flightDays are warm and skies are bright;But when their flight ends near their homeStormy weather is sure to come.
When bees to distance wing their flight
Days are warm and skies are bright;
But when their flight ends near their home
Stormy weather is sure to come.
A bee was never caught in a shower.
If bees remain in the hive or fly but a short distance from it, expect rain.
Black Insects.
When little black insects appear on the snow, expect a thaw.
Cockroaches.
When cockroaches fly it is a sign of approaching rain.
Crickets.
If the cricket sing louder than usual, expect rain.
Chrysalides.
When the chrysalides are found suspended from the under side of rails, limbs, &c., as if to protect them from rain, expect much rain. If they are found on slender branches, fair weather will last some time. (Western Pennsylvania.)
Fleas.
When fleas do very many grow,Then ’twill surely rain or snow.When eager bites the thirsty flea,Clouds and rain you sure shall see.
When fleas do very many grow,Then ’twill surely rain or snow.When eager bites the thirsty flea,Clouds and rain you sure shall see.
When fleas do very many grow,Then ’twill surely rain or snow.
When fleas do very many grow,
Then ’twill surely rain or snow.
When eager bites the thirsty flea,Clouds and rain you sure shall see.
When eager bites the thirsty flea,
Clouds and rain you sure shall see.
Flies.
A fly on your nose you slap and it goes,If it comes back again it will bring a good rain.
A fly on your nose you slap and it goes,If it comes back again it will bring a good rain.
A fly on your nose you slap and it goes,If it comes back again it will bring a good rain.
A fly on your nose you slap and it goes,
If it comes back again it will bring a good rain.
When flies congregate in swarms, rain follows soon.
When flies bite greedily, expect rain.
Fall-bugs.
Fall-bugs begin to chirp six weeks before a frost in the fall.
Fire-flies.
Fire flies in great numbers indicate fair weather.
Garden Spiders.
If the garden spiders break and destroy their webs and creep away, expect continued rain.
Glow-worms.
Before rain:
Glow-worms numerous, clear, and bright,Illuminate the dewy hills at night.
Glow-worms numerous, clear, and bright,Illuminate the dewy hills at night.
Glow-worms numerous, clear, and bright,Illuminate the dewy hills at night.
Glow-worms numerous, clear, and bright,
Illuminate the dewy hills at night.
When the glow-worm glows, dry hot weather follows.
Gossamer.
Gossamer (the fine web of a certain species of spider) is said when abundant in the air to afford a sign of a fine autumn.
Gnats.
Gnats flying in a vortex in the beams of the sun, fair weather will follow; when they frisk about more wildly increasing heat is indicated; when they seek the shade and bite more frequently, the signs are of coming rain.
Gnats in October are a sign of long, fair weather.
Many gnats in spring indicate that the autumn will be warm.
If gnats fly in large numbers, the weather will be fine.
If gnats, flies, &c., bite sharper than usual, expect rain.
When gnats dance in February the husbandman becomes a beggar.
If gnats fly in compact bodies in the beams of the setting sun, expect fine weather.
If many gnats are seen in the spring, expect a warm autumn.
When gnats dance in March it brings death to sheep. (Dutch.)
Hornets.
Hornets build nests high before warm summers.
When hornets build their nests near the ground, expect a cold and early winter.
House Flies.
House flies coming into the house in great numbers indicate rain.
Harvest Flies.
When harvest flies sing, warm weather will follow.
Insects.
The early appearance of insects indicate an early spring and good crops. (Apache Indians.)
Insects flying in numbers just at evening show change of weather to rain.
Katydids.
Katydids cry three months before frosts. (South.)
Locusts.
When locusts are heard, dry weather will follow, and frost will occur in six weeks.
Spider Webs.
When spiders’ webs in air do flyThe spell will soon be very dry.
When spiders’ webs in air do flyThe spell will soon be very dry.
When spiders’ webs in air do flyThe spell will soon be very dry.
When spiders’ webs in air do fly
The spell will soon be very dry.
Spider webs scattered thickly over a field covered with dew glistening in the morning sun indicate rain.
When spiders work at their webs in the morning expect a fair day.
Spiders strengthening their webs indicate rain.
Long single, separate spider webs on grass is a sign of frost next night. (Irish.)
Spiders in motion indicate rain.
If spiders break off and remove their webs, the weather will be wet.
If spiders make new webs and ants build new hills, the weather will be clear.
If the spider works during rain, it is an indication that the weather will soon be clear.
When the spider cleans its web fair weather is indicated.
If spider webs fly in the autumn with a south wind, expect east winds and fine weather.
Spiders generally change their webs once every twenty-four hours. If they make the change between 6 and 7 p. m., expect a fair night. If they change their web in the morning, a fine day may be expected. If they work during rain, expect fine weather soon, and the more active and busy the spider the finer will be the weather.
Spiders, when they are seen crawling on the walls more than usual indicate that rain will probably ensue. This prognostic seldom fails. This has been observed for many years, particularly in winter, but more or less at all times of the year.
If spiders in spinning their webs make the terminating filaments long, we may in proportion to their lengths expect rain.
When you see the ground covered with spider webs which are wet with dew, and there is no dew on the ground, it is a sign of rain before night, for the spiders are putting up umbrellas; but others say when the spiders put out their sunshades it will be a hot day.
Scorpions.
When scorpions crawl expect dry weather.
Tarantulas.
When tarantulas crawl by day, rain will surely come. (California.)
Wasps.
Wasps building nests in exposed places indicate a dry season.
Wasps in great numbers and busy indicate fair and warm weather.
Wood-lice.
If wood-lice run about in great numbers, expect rain.
Worms, Snails, etc.
Worms come forth more abundantly before rain, as do snails, slugs, and almost all our limaceous reptiles.
Yellow Jackets.
Yellow jackets building nests on top of ground indicates an approaching dry season.
PROVERBS RELATING TO THE MOON.
April Full Moon.
Full moon in April brings frost.
A Saturday’s Moon.
If it comes once in seven years, comes all too soon.
Bean.
Go plant the bean when the moon is light,And you will find that this is right;Plant the potatoes when the moon is dark,And to this line you always hark;But if you vary from this rule,You will find you are a fool;If you always follow this rule to the endYou will always have money to spend.
Go plant the bean when the moon is light,And you will find that this is right;Plant the potatoes when the moon is dark,And to this line you always hark;But if you vary from this rule,You will find you are a fool;If you always follow this rule to the endYou will always have money to spend.
Go plant the bean when the moon is light,And you will find that this is right;Plant the potatoes when the moon is dark,And to this line you always hark;But if you vary from this rule,You will find you are a fool;If you always follow this rule to the endYou will always have money to spend.
Go plant the bean when the moon is light,
And you will find that this is right;
Plant the potatoes when the moon is dark,
And to this line you always hark;
But if you vary from this rule,
You will find you are a fool;
If you always follow this rule to the end
You will always have money to spend.
Beans.
Plant garden beans when the sign is in the scales they will hang full.
Cloudy Morning.
In the old of the moon a cloudy morning bodes a fair afternoon.
Cool Weather.
When the moon runs high expect cool or cold weather.
New moon far in north in summer, cool weather; in winter, cold.
Change.
If the moon changes (full or new) in fair or warm part of the day, it indicates a warm moon, and if it changes in the cool part of the day, it indicates that the weather will be cool during the moon.
If the moon is rainy throughout, it will be clear at the change, and perhaps the rain will return a few days after.
If there be a change of weather at the time of the quarters (under the same conditions as above), the new condition will probably last some time.
Drought—Flood.
The further the moon is to the south the greater the drought; the further west the greater the flood, and the further northwest the greater the cold.
Dry Weather.
When the horns of the moon are sharp it indicates dry weather.
New moon far in the south indicates dry weather for a month.
Dry Moon.
A dry moon is far north and soon seen.
Day Moon.
When the moon is visible in the day-time, the days are relatively cool.
East Wind.
If the moon changes with the wind in the east, the weather during that moon will be foul.
Fifth Day of Moon.
The fifth day of the new moon indicates the general character of the weather until the full of the moon.
Full Moon.
In Western Kansas it is said that when the moon is near full it never storms.
The full moon eats clouds. (Nautical.)
Fair Moon.
If the moon be fair throughout and rain at the close, the fair weather will probably return on the fourth or fifth day.
Fair Weather.
Phases of the moon occurring in the evening, expect fair weather.
Five Changes.
Five changes of the moon in one month denotes cool weather in summer and cold in winter.
Flood.
Two full moons in a calendar month bring on a flood.
Fine Weather.
If the full moon rises clear, expect fine weather.
Gale Moon.
If the moon is seen between the scud and broken clouds during a gale, it is expected to scuff away the bad weather.
Halo.
The larger the halo about the moon the nearer the rain clouds and the sooner the rain may be expected.
A lunar halo indicates rain, and the number of stars inclosed, the number of days of rain.
The moon with a circle brings water in her beak.
Horns of Moon.
When Luna first her scattered fear recalls,If with blunt horns she holds the dusky air,Seamen and swain predict abundant showers.(Virgil.)
When Luna first her scattered fear recalls,If with blunt horns she holds the dusky air,Seamen and swain predict abundant showers.(Virgil.)
When Luna first her scattered fear recalls,If with blunt horns she holds the dusky air,Seamen and swain predict abundant showers.(Virgil.)
When Luna first her scattered fear recalls,
If with blunt horns she holds the dusky air,
Seamen and swain predict abundant showers.
(Virgil.)
Moon-shield.
If the moon show a silver shield,Be not afraid to reap your field;But if she rises halved round,Soon will tread on deluged ground.
If the moon show a silver shield,Be not afraid to reap your field;But if she rises halved round,Soon will tread on deluged ground.
If the moon show a silver shield,Be not afraid to reap your field;But if she rises halved round,Soon will tread on deluged ground.
If the moon show a silver shield,
Be not afraid to reap your field;
But if she rises halved round,
Soon will tread on deluged ground.
Moon-ring.
Last night the moon had a golden ring,But to-night no moon I see.
Last night the moon had a golden ring,But to-night no moon I see.
Last night the moon had a golden ring,But to-night no moon I see.
Last night the moon had a golden ring,
But to-night no moon I see.
Moon, Wind clouds, etc.
When first the moon appears if then she shroudsHer silver crescent, tipped with sable clouds,Conclude she bodes a tempest on the main,And brews for fields impetuous floods of rain.Or if her face with fiery flushings glow,Expect the rattling wind aloft to blow;But four nights old (for that is the best sign),With sharpened horns, if glorious then she shine,Next day not only that, but all the moon,Till her revolving race be wholly run,Are void of tempests both by land and sea.
When first the moon appears if then she shroudsHer silver crescent, tipped with sable clouds,Conclude she bodes a tempest on the main,And brews for fields impetuous floods of rain.Or if her face with fiery flushings glow,Expect the rattling wind aloft to blow;But four nights old (for that is the best sign),With sharpened horns, if glorious then she shine,Next day not only that, but all the moon,Till her revolving race be wholly run,Are void of tempests both by land and sea.
When first the moon appears if then she shroudsHer silver crescent, tipped with sable clouds,Conclude she bodes a tempest on the main,And brews for fields impetuous floods of rain.Or if her face with fiery flushings glow,Expect the rattling wind aloft to blow;But four nights old (for that is the best sign),With sharpened horns, if glorious then she shine,Next day not only that, but all the moon,Till her revolving race be wholly run,Are void of tempests both by land and sea.
When first the moon appears if then she shrouds
Her silver crescent, tipped with sable clouds,
Conclude she bodes a tempest on the main,
And brews for fields impetuous floods of rain.
Or if her face with fiery flushings glow,
Expect the rattling wind aloft to blow;
But four nights old (for that is the best sign),
With sharpened horns, if glorious then she shine,
Next day not only that, but all the moon,
Till her revolving race be wholly run,
Are void of tempests both by land and sea.
Moon Halo.
A large ring around the moon and low clouds indicate rain in twenty-four hours; a small ring and high clouds rain in several days.
Moon, Points of.
If the new moon appears with the points of the crescent turned up, the month will be dry. If the points are turned down, it will be wet.
Note.—About one-third of the sailors believe in the direct opposite of the above. The belief is explained as follows: 1st. If the crescent will hold water, the month will be dry; if not, it will be wet. 2d. If the Indian hunter could hang his powder-horn on the crescent, he did so and staid at home, because he knew that the woods would be too dry to still hunt. If he could not hang his powder-horn upon the crescent he put it on his shoulder and went hunting, because he knew that the woods would be wet and that he could stalk game noiselessly.
Mist.
If there be a general mist before sunrise near the full of the moon, the weather will be fine for some days.
New Moon.
New moon on its back indicates wind; standing on its point indicates rain in summer and snow in winter. (Dr. John Menual.)
North Wind.
A new moon with a north wind will hold until the full.
North and South Moon.
If the new moon is far north, it will be cold for two weeks, but if far south, it will be warm.
October Moon.
Full moon in October without frost, no frost till full moon in November.
Old Moon.
In the old of the moonA cloudy morning means a fair afternoon.
In the old of the moonA cloudy morning means a fair afternoon.
In the old of the moonA cloudy morning means a fair afternoon.
In the old of the moon
A cloudy morning means a fair afternoon.
The old moon seen in the new moon’s arms is a sign of fair weather.
If the new moon, first quarter, full moon, last quarter occur between