The Sturgeon Moon will appear in August, which will surely excite many space fans.
This is the first supermoon to appear in August, so you need to know how you can watch it.
Sturgeon Moon Watching Guide 2023: How to See This Supermoon
The moon rises behind United States flags at the base of the Washington Monument on August 11, 2022 in Washington, DC. The so-called Sturgeon Moon is the fourth and final super moon of 2022.
According to Michigan Live, the Sturgeon Moon will appear on Tuesday, Aug. 1. It will reach its peak illumination at exactly 2:32 p.m. ET.
Experts said the best time to watch this supermoon is later that evening. This is because it will rise in the southeastern skies after sunset.
If you want to get the best out of your moon-watching experience, the best thing you can do is to go to a location with less light pollution (away from the city).
You can take photos of the Sturgeon Moon using your smartphone and tripod. It would be best if your device has an expert mode so you can adjust the ISO, aperture, and shutter speed.
In case you miss the Sturgeon Moon, you can wait for the second supermoon, which will occur on Aug. 30.
Read Also: Americans More Interested in Space Defense Than Mars Missions
Fun Facts About Sturgeon Moon
The August full moon known as the 'Sturgeon Moon' rises behind the ferris wheel at Bristol International Balloon Fiesta at Ashton Court Estate, on August 11, 2022 in Bristol, England. From the event's small beginning in 1979, the Fiesta has grown into what has become Europe's largest annual hot air balloon festival. The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is a charity, run by a committee, and remains free of charge to the public.
Fact Site explained that the Sturgeon Moon is the first full moon to appear in August.
It is also considered the last full moon of summer. For farmers, the appearance of the Sturgeon Moon is the best time for harvesting certain food.
Aside from this, here are other fun facts about the Sturgeon Moon that you need to know about:
- The Sturgeon Moon is named after a primitive fish called "sturgeon."
- The sturgeon fish is one of the many aquatic animals still alive today after living alongside dinosaurs.
- North Americans were the first people to call the August 1 full moon "Sturgeon Moon."
- The name Sturgeon Moon was prominent around Lake Champlain and the Great Lakes because these areas have a high volume of sturgeons.
- The Sturgeon Moon also has other names, such as Wheat Cut Moon, Full Green Corn Moon, etc.
These are just some fun facts you need to know about the Sturgeon Moon. To see more, you can click this link.
Related Article: Scientists Baffled by Mysterious Radio Signal That Has Been Turning On, Off for the Past Three Decades
