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This article is from the U2 FAQ, by Maryann Stump stumpm@juno.com with numerous contributions by others.

2.3.10 What does Hawkmoon 269 mean? (U2)

[MJS] Hawkmoon 269 was taken from a road sign the band saw from their
tour bus. It means, literally the town
of Hawkmoon is 269 miles from this point. The name intrigued Bono and
eventually he used it as the title for
the song we know and love.

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