Notes
citrus 柑橘(かんきつ)類の植物;
Mandarin orange 温州ミカン;

——————————-
When I think of citrus fruit, I think of warm places. That’s because most of the oranges and grapefruit in the U.S. are grown in California, Florida, and Texas, and these states have warm climates. In Japan, however, citrus fruit is in season when it’s cold. Mandarin oranges are coming into season now. My wife bought mandarin oranges the other day, and then her sister gave us more from her husband’s hometown, Kumamoto. I was given some “sudachi” from someone I work with, and the next day, my wife got more from a friend of hers. My house is now full of citrus fruit! (by Prof. Douglas Jarrell)
——————————-

binocular 双眼鏡;
crater (月面などの)クレーター;
Apollo 11 astronaut アポロ11号の宇宙飛行士;

*****************************************
Moon viewing day is on September 21 this year. You will be able to see a full moon if the weather is good. Many people in Japan will go outside to see it, and shops will sell special sweets for the occasion. But you don’t have to wait until next Tuesday to see a beautiful moon. I looked outside last night and saw a half moon. I used my binoculars to get a better view. It was smaller than a full moon, but the craters were very clear, especially near the dark side. You can see where the Apollo 11 astronauts landed if you look it up on a map of the moon. Don’t wait for Tuesday. Go out and take a look at the moon tonight. (by Prof. Douglas Jarrell)
*****************************************