998. If the new moon is of light color, there will be a frost; if it is red, it will be mild for a month.
Bay Roberts, N. F.
999. The weather of the new moon governs the month’s weather.
Newfoundland.
1000. The weather of the new moon governs the first quarter and after that remains the same; therefore it governs the first half.
Conception Bay, N. F.
1001. The moon being red near midnight, with blunted corners or horns, portends mild weather that month. If the corners are white and sharp, there will be frosty weather.
Conception Bay, N. F.
1002. If there is a star before the moon, the weather will be calm; if the star is behind the moon, the weather will be stormy.
New Harbor, N. F.