The Full Cold Moon Arrives in December The Point Arena Lighthouse Night Tour • Saturday, December 3
The Point Arena Lighthouse continues its popular Full Moon Night Tours with an (almost) Full Cold Moon Night Tour on Saturday, December 3. Gates open 4:30pm, tour starts around 5:00pm.
The evening will feature a special presentation about the Light Station’s history and technology, sweet and savory snacks accompanied by champagne or sparkling juice, capped off by a guided “Climb to the Top” tour of the tallest lighthouse on the West Coast under the rising full moon – if the weather cooperates, of course! An etched Point Arena Lighthouse souvenir champagne flute is included in the price of admission for each participant, which is $50 per person.
The tour is limited to 20 guests, so reservations are recommended in advance of the tour. While the tour is scheduled to coordinate with the full moon, weather conditions may preclude lunar visibility. The tours are conducted regardless of weather conditions, unless the Lighthouse Staff deems them to potentially cause safety issues for the guests. In the event the tour is cancelled, guests will receive a full refund. The Lighthouse is at 45500 Lighthouse Rd., Point Arena.
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According to the Farmer’s Almanac, some Native American tribes called December’s full moon the Full Cold Moon. It is fittingly associated with the month when winter cold fastens its grip and the nights become long and dark. It is also called the Long Nights Moon by some Native American tribes because it occurs near the winter solstice—the night with the least amount of daylight.
“Our Full Moon Night Tours often sell out well in advance, and guests always marvel at the moon rising over the hills east of Manchester or Point Arena just as we arrive at the top of the Lighthouse Tower,” says Mark Hancock, Point Arena Lighthouse Executive Director. “Don’t miss out on this unique coastal experience, make your reservations early!”
More information on the Full Moon Night Tours is at their website, PointArenaLighthouse.com for details. For more information or to make a reservation call the Lighthouse at 707-882-2809, ext. 1 at least 3 days prior to the tour.
