Seiko 5D88 User Guide - Page 10

English 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 English 25 291 2 25 291 2 25 291 2 25 291 2 25 291 2 How to set the moon phase ● The moon phase represents the period from the time when the last new moon occurred to noon of the current day in day increments. ● The period bet ween new moons is called a "synodic month," and its average length is approximately 29.5 days. Button 15 10 20 1. Press the but ton using an object with a long tapered tip such as a ballpoint pen. When the but ton is pressed, the moon phase advances by one phase. ✽ Round off the number of moon phases to the nearest whole number. (Example; 7.8 ➔ 8, 24.2 ➔24 ) ✽ Refer to the weather report of your local newspaper for current moon phase information. ✽ Do not set the moon phase between 9 p.m. and 1 a.m., as the moon phase may not change to the correct display on the following day. 18 Moon phase 0 (new moon) 10 15 20 Moon phase 7 10 15 20 Moon phase 15 (full moon) 10 15 20 Moon phase 22 10 15 20 19