Current Earth-based view of the moon:
A key religious ritual at FACTS is
taking a pause at each new moon. During that interval, we reflect on
both the majesty of the universe, and the direction of our lives.
The moon has been chosen to remind us of how similar is every human
... each person seeing the same lunar phase no matter where on Earth
ree is situated. The "new moon" has been chosen because of its symbolic
nature: reminding us that new experiences always arise as old ones
conclude. And the night sky has been chosen because of the perspective
it provides, reminding us of our place within the incredible expanse of
both distance and time.