4 SEPTEMBER 1909, Page 16

A PUZZLE.

[To THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR."] S]ra,—I should not ordinarily think of offering the Spectator a puzzle, but here is one so exceptional that I make the venture:—I have with my naked eyes seen the moon every day for fifty-seven consecutive days. How was this possible P That is the puzzle. There is no quibble involved; it is a simple fact, as any one, layman or astronomer, will allow when explained. I may add that the circumstances are rather peculiar and seldom recur, and they would be worthy of publication as a mere narrative; but I should like to see your readers' minds exercised on the question. And it might induce a little more observation of the heavens, so strangely uncommon now even with educated people (see novels passim!)