A new Moon Question of the Day appears every day of the year on the Moon page of Almanac.com. Below is the answer to one of the questions from our Questions and Answers Archive.
Is it true that when the Moon is tipped on its side, it is going to rain or snow?
According to folklore, if the new crescent Moon holds its points upward, able to contain water, you can expect a dry spell. If it stands on its points, expect precipitation to spill out.

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