At least some of those who attended his packed rallies in the past week said they were there to observe the phenomenon rather than offer their support.

Articles abounded informing backyard observers how to observe the phenomenon, so those of you who rely on this supermoon-free column may have felt rather put out.

I observed this phenomenon many times during my days as a youth pastor when special retreats or conferences pulled a group together.

My son observed the phenomenon as my hair rose and fell with the bat's efforts to escape.

The sensitives had to work in total or near-total darkness to be able to observe the phenomena.