The Salty Nymph Sanctuary

03/08/2026

A Once-in-a-Blue-Moon Moment Is Coming 🩵🌙

On May 31, 2026, the night sky delivers a double rarity: a Blue Moon and the rarest Micromoon of the year a celestial pairing that won’t happen again for years.

This full moon:
-- Is the second full moon in May a Blue Moon
--Appears 5.5% smaller and 10% dimmer a true Micromoon
--Rises beside Antares, the fiery heart of Scorpius

From golden rise to high midnight glow, this moon is not about size it's about timing, rarity, and wonder.

--Look up, grab your camera, and capture the smallest full moon of the year glowing beside a red supergiant star a moment where time, space, and story align.

03/08/2026

Pink Moon – April 1, 2026 🌸🌙

On April 1, the night sky will host the Pink Moon, the first full moon of spring. While it won’t actually be pink, its name comes from the small pink flowers—creeping phlox—that bloom as winter fades and the earth begins to awaken.

This Moon rises as the season changes: trees and plants start to grow again, and the world slowly shifts from the quiet of winter to the movement of spring.

It’s a perfect time to step outside, look up, and enjoy the beauty of nature. Watch the Moon’s glow illuminate the night and see the first signs of spring spreading across the land.

🌸 Fun fact: Long before calendars, people named full moons after what the land was doing. The Pink Moon marks the earth’s seasonal change and the first blooms of spring.

03/03/2026

Moon ceremonies coming this Spring! Visit www.thesaltynymphsanctuary.org to learn more, request info, and join the magick!

Get ready to fall in love with the night sky all over again! 🌙
This stunning visual guide from Science & Astronomy Lovers highlights some of the most enchanting full moons and celestial events:

March 3 – Blood Moon Eclipse 🔴
A dramatic total lunar eclipse turns our Moon a deep, mysterious red. Perfect for stargazers and photographers! (Note: Dates may shift slightly by year, but the spectacle is timeless!)

April 1 – Pink Moon 🌸
Named after the vibrant spring wildflowers (like phlox) that bloom at this time, this soft pink-hued beauty signals the arrival of warmer days.

May 1 – Flower Moon 🌷
Bursting with life, this full moon celebrates the explosion of blossoms and the peak of spring's floral magic.

May 31 – Blue Moon 💙
A rare second full moon in the same month – once in a blue moon, right? (Extra special when it happens!)

Let's keep the astronomy love shining bright in the group! 🌌

02/27/2026

02/26/2026

Due to the weather, we have to cancel this evenings Star Gazing a Planet viewing event. The ground is wet and the sky is full of clouds. Visit www.thesaltynymphsanctuary.org to see when the next chance is 💚

In positive news….it means Spring is right around the corner!

A Healing Arts Farm Mission:To serve as a heart-centered, trauma-aware refuge for the CSRA’s heart, soul, countercultural, and LGBTQ+ communities—a place of healing, rest, and belonging rooted in the wisdom of the land and the power of creative expression. salt·y/ˈsôltē,ˈsältē/INFORMALtou...

02/25/2026

Get ready for a breathtaking celestial show! The night sky will soon gift us two beautiful lunar events — the mysterious Blood Moon and the graceful Pink Moon.

A Blood Moon happens during a total lunar eclipse, when the Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon. Instead of disappearing, the Moon turns a deep reddish-orange color. This happens because Earth’s atmosphere scatters shorter blue light and bends the red light toward the Moon — creating that dramatic “blood” glow. 🌑🔥

The Pink Moon, despite its name, doesn’t actually turn pink. It’s the traditional name for April’s full Moon, inspired by early spring wildflowers that bloom during this time. It represents renewal, growth, and fresh beginnings. 🌸🌕

Whether you’re watching for the science, the beauty, or the spiritual meaning, these lunar moments remind us how incredible and perfectly timed our universe is.
Step outside, look up, and take a moment to appreciate the sky above you. 🌌

Tag someone who loves moon gazing! 🌙

02/22/2026

02/18/2026

Stargazing!!!!
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A Healing Arts Farm Mission:To serve as a heart-centered, trauma-aware refuge for the CSRA’s heart, soul, countercultural, and LGBTQ+ communities—a place of healing, rest, and belonging rooted in the wisdom of the land and the power of creative expression. salt·y/ˈsôltē,ˈsältē/INFORMALtou...

02/02/2026

Full Moon Ceremonies starting Friday, May 1, 2025.