Halloween
By Andee Sherwood (2015)
Halloween night,
Astronomers’ delight!
Spooky treats in the sky for all.
The Ghoul Star shines,
Algol, in Perseus’ light,
A ghostly vision in the Fall.
Arcturus’ gleam
Could make you scream!
Alpha Bootis known as BOO!
A giant hydrogen star,
An orange glow from afar
Like the fire warming a witches’ brew!
Trick or Treat!
If you dare, take a peek
At the sky on All Hallow’s Eve.
Look for the Skull Nebula,
The Witches Head,
And the Flying Ghost galaxy,..
Happy Halloween!
--Andee Sherwood
Editor's Note: Halloween, a shortening of "All Hallows' Eve," is celebrated on the evening of 31 October; mostly in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. It consists mainly of children going door-to-door in costume, dressed up as ghosts, ghouls, witches, etc. and demanding candy -- usually with the phrase "Trick or treat!"
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