Major Lunar Standstill Blog

Today is the lowest Moon of the month

Heading south from Scotland and the journey home.

Travelling from the west coast of Scotland to Lewis

All the way up to an isolated peninsular on the western coast of Scotland.

Highest Moon rise and set at Castlerigg

Join us on the journey!

Highest & Lowest dates for this month.

On the 18th April, the Moon has reached her lowest path in our sky this month.

On the 7th March, the Moon rises to her highest in the sky in her 18.6 year cycle.

On the 22nd March 2025, the Moon traces the lowest path in the sky in her 18.6 year cycle.

Part 1 – The Earth’s Tilt

Part 2 – The Ecliptic

Part 3 – The Moon’s Tilt

Part 4 – The Sun’s Gravitational Pull

The Full Moon on the 15th of December will take the highest path of the year.

The Moon’s Path on October 9th is the lowest of 2024