Mattison, Hiram, 1811-1868 · New York, Huntington and Savage, Mason and Law · leaf 109
er carefully, will see that she is rapidly approach-ing him. In a short time she will be lost in his beams, and soon after will appeareast of the Sun, just after sundown, as a New Moon. This change, as it is called,takes place when she passes the Sun eastward.] 466. What is meant by the New Moon 1… … 2. Here is a picture of what you have often seen—the New Moon in the west justafter sundown. The Sun is scarcely out of sight, and the Moon is very close to him.She also will set very soon, and be out of sight. A gentleman is pointing her out totwo boys and a little girl. They are probably some of…
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