When in August This Year to See the “Sturgeon Moon” Illuminate the Sky
Perhaps the last thing you think of when it comes to a full moon is a very large fish, but the August full moon is meant to change that. This month’s full moon is also known as the Sturgeon Moon, which should conjure images of large aquatic vertebrates enjoying life beneath the surface of the sparkling reservoir. Or something.
When is the full moon in August?
The debut of “Sturgeon Moon 2021” is scheduled for the evening of August 21. It will peak in brightness around 8:02 PM ET on Aug. 22, and looking southeast during sunset is best seen to be blinding and dazzling. loom, according to the Farmers’ Almanac. At present time the new moon had just appeared, and it means , that it is sure to become more before it starts to decrease again.
Like all other full moons, Augustus has a nickname that indicates the time of year. And, according to the Farmer’s Almanac, this is due to the abundance of large, muscular fish that are commonly caught this month.
The site says:
The Full Moon in August has traditionally been called the Sturgeon Moon because the giant sturgeon from the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain was most eagerly caught during this time of summer.
Most, if not all, of the Moon’s names come from various Native American tribes. The Royal Museums of Greenwich in the United Kingdom celebrate several other names given to this moon over the years by Indian tribes, noting: “It was also called the green corn moon, the grainy moon and the red moon because of its reddish hue. in the summer haze, he often takes the form. ” You will notice a thematic trend when it comes to yield and its specific season.
There is still a long time before the appearance of the Sturgeon Moon, but until then you can track the phases of the Moon and find out when it will shine brightest the old fashioned way.