moonraking
/ˈmuːnreɪkɪŋ/Definitions
1. noun
The act of searching for the moon, often in an astrological or folkloric context, especially in relation to its phases and supposed influence on human affairs.
“The villagers believed that the full moon was an omen of good fortune, but their moonraking rituals were more of a social event than a serious attempt to predict the future.”