Moon Phase Oracle Pre 3.1 - User Guide and FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions - Moon Phase Oracle Pre

1. Why is the moon phase display the reverse image of that shown in my local newspaper?
   Change your hemisphere setting. All northern latitudes are in the northern hemisphere and southern latitudes are in the southern hemisphere.
   
   
2. I have set the longitude and latitude for a location but the time of sunrise doesn't resemble the time in my local newspaper?
   Check that the locations Time Zone is correct and check whether daylight saving applies.
   
   
3. How did Solunar Theory begin?
   John Alden Knight originally published the Solunar Theory in 1942, he revised that theory after many years of practice and refinement.
   
   
4. What setting should be used for the Activity Time Adjustment for Solunar Periods?
   In John Alden Knight's original theory adjustments for between 1 and 2 hours are made to reflect the estimated time of an effect to take place. With Moon Phase Oracle there is no adjustment made by default. We recommend that observations be made before any adjustments so that your specific targeting is more accurate.
   
   
5. What setting should be used for the length of the Minor and Major Activity Solunar Periods?
   In John Alden Knight's original theory a period of approximately 1 hour for a Minor Period and 2 hours for a Major Period applied. Moon Phase Oracle uses these period durations as a default and allows you to adjust the periods to reflect your observations and improve your targeting.
   
   
6. Do Solunar Periods occur in areas outside of the marine environment?
   Solunar periods are based upon the peak influence in relation to the gravitation effect of the Moon and Sun. All harmonic constants (as used for Tidal predictions) are filtered out when calculating Solunar Periods. Solunar Theory has been used for Fishing (both marine and freshwater) and Hunting. There also have been studies to support the effect of the Moon on horticulture.
   
   
7. When I start Moon Phase Oracle I get the message: "An English Language Setting is Required".
   From the Control Panel, select Regional and Language Options, then select an English setting under the Regional Option tab. Restart Moon Phase Oracle to confirm new English Language Setting.