another email conversation with Jean (snipped for your pleasure):

Jean: would that also mean that the same side [of the moon] always faces the sun, and the other half is perpetually dark?

terrence: actually...[snipped out long explanation of the moon's axis, revolution, phases and eclipses]...i hope this isn't too confusing. it's easier to explain when i can use visuals.

Jean: So, then, there's really not a portion of the moon where vampires would be safe 24/7. Bugger.


in terrenceland, we combine fantasy with reality. and i'm really pleased with myself for remembering the explanation of the moon's "Dark Side." i was still a teenager when i took Introduction to Astronomy, and didn't really make it to all (most) of the lectures. i did attend most of the labs, though, mainly because the GA leading the lab liked to bring her guitar and sing Monty Python songs.