The Hellenic Navy (HN) (Greek: Πολεμικό Ναυτικό, Polemikó Naftikó, abbreviated ΠΝ) is the naval force of Greece, part of the Greek Armed Forces. The modern Greek navy has its roots in the naval forces of various Aegean Islands, which fought in the Greek War of Independence. During the periods of monarchy (1833–1924 and 1936–1973) it was known as the Royal Navy (Βασιλικόν Ναυτικόν, Vasilikón Naftikón, abbreviated ΒΝ).The total displacement of all the navy's vessels is approximately 150,000 tons.The motto of the Hellenic Navy is "Μέγα το της Θαλάσσης Κράτος" from Thucydides' account of Pericles' oration on the eve of the Peloponnesian War. This has been roughly translated as "Great is the country that controls the sea". The Hellenic Navy's emblem consists of an anchor in front of a crossed Christian cross and trident, with the cross symbolizing Greek Orthodoxy, and the trident symbolizing Poseidon, the god of the sea in Greek mythology. Pericles' words are written across the top of the emblem. "The navy, as it represents a necessary weapon for Greece, should only be created for war and aim to victory."...............The Hellenic Merchant Marine refers to the Merchant Marine of Greece, engaged in commerce and transportation of goods and services universally. It consists of the merchant vessels owned by Greek civilians, flying either the Greek flag or a flag of convenience. Greece is a maritime nation by tradition, as shipping is arguably the oldest form of occupation of the Greeks and a key element of Greek economic activity since the ancient times. Nowadays, Greece has the largest merchant fleet in the world, which is the second largest contributor to the national economy after tourism and forms the backbone of world shipping. The Greek fleet flies a variety of flags, however some Greek shipowners gradually return to Greece following the changes to the legislative framework governing their operations and the improvement of infrastructure.Blogger Tips and Tricks
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Saturday, July 12, 2014

July 12 , 2014..full moon .[ 4268 ]

July 12 full moon first of 3 full-moon supermoons in 2014

Image credit: Stefano Sciarpetti

Tonight  July 12, 2014

Courtesy U.S. Naval Observatory
 
Image at top shows a micro-moon (smallest full moon) superimposed on supermoon (largest full moon). This image – an Astronomy Picture of the Day from earlier this year – is from Stefano Sciarpetti.
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The moon has reached the crest of its full phase. The full moon crested this morning (July 12, 2014) at 6:25 a.m. CDT. (11:25 UTC). Saturday night’s moon will still look full, however, and it’ll be closest to Earth for this month. The moon’s perigee or closest point comes at at 3:37 a.m. CDT (8:27 UTC) Sunday morning, July 13. For all of us, around the world, the moon on both Friday and Saturday night rise around the time of sunset and set at dawn.
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Thus on July 12 we have the first full moon after the June 21 solstice. Around this time of year, in North America, buck deer start growing antlers, thunder storms rage and farmers struggle to pile up hay in their barns. Thus, according to folklore, we call this full moon the Buck Moon, Thunder Moon or Hay Moon. The July 2014 full moon is also the first of three full-moon supermoons in 2014. Previously, we had two supermoons in January – on January 1 and 30 – but they were new-moon supermoons. The full moons on July 12, August 10 and September 9 all enjoy the supermoon designation because the centers of these full moons and the center of Earth are less than 361,863 kilometers (224,851 miles) apart. The closest supermoon of the year comes with the August 10 full moon, presenting a moon that’s only 356,896 kilometers (221,765 miles) from Earth.
Because it’s a supermoon, and relatively close to Earth, expect higher-than-usual tides in the days ahead.
Despite the moon-drenched skies, you should be able to make out the planets Saturn and Mars, plus the star Spica, in the southwest sky on these July evenings. Use the Big Dipper to locate Spica and Mars tonight!
Despite the moon-drenched skies, you should be able to make out the planets Saturn and Mars, plus the star Spica, in the southwest sky on these July evenings. Use the Big Dipper to locate Spica and Mars tonight!
When exactly is the July full moon? The full moon falls at the same instant all over the world: July 12 at 11:25 Universal Time.
Clock time for this full moon – and every full moon – varies by time zone. For London, the moon turns full at 12:25 p.m. BST in the afternoon on July 12, at which time the moon is below their horizon and shining on the nighttime side of the world. For the U.S. West Coast, the moon turns full on at 4:25 a.m. PDT on July 12, where the full moon sits low in the west just before sunrise.
Technically speaking, the moon turns full at the instant that the moon lies most opposite the sun for the month. Because the moon stays more or less opposite the sun throughout the night, watch for a full-looking moon in the east at dusk, highest in the sky around midnight and low in the west at dawn. On the nights around the night of full moon, the moon looks full for a few nights.
Day and night sides of Earth at instant of July full moon
Day and night sides of Earth at the instant of the July 2014 full moon (2014 July 12 at 11:25 Universal Time)
Day and night sides of Earth at the instant of the July 2014 full moon (2014 July 12 at 11:25 Universal Time)
Day and night sides of Earth at the instant of the July 2014 full moon (2014 July 12 at 11:25 Universal Time)
The full moon mirrors sun’s path for six months hence. Any full moon mirrors the sun’s path across the sky for six months hence. As seen from the Northern Hemisphere, tonight’s full moon will follow the low path of the winter sun; as viewed from southerly latitudes, the moon will follow the lofty path of the summer sun.
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Bottom line: The full moon on July 12 ushers in the first of three full-moon supermoons in 2014. Full moon is July 12, 2014 at 6:25 a.m. CDT. (11:25 UTC). The moon’s perigee or closest point comes at at 3:37 a.m. (8:27 UTC) Sunday morning, July 13.
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