On 19th August, we saw the Sturgeon Moon, a full moon that appeared
unusually large in the sky. This phenomenon is called a supermoon, and it
happens because the moon’s orbit is slightly oval-shaped, bringing it
closer to Earth at certain points. This year, the Sturgeon Moon coincided
with one of these close points, making...
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#^Sturgeon Blue Supermoon: See The Best Photos Of The Rare August EventOn 19th August, we saw the Sturgeon Moon, a full moon that appeared unusually large in the sky. This phenomenon is called a supermoon, and it happens because the moon’s orbit is slightly oval-shaped, bringing it closer to Earth at certain points. This year, the Sturgeon Moon coincided with one of these close points, making it look bigger — a well-known optical illusion.
The August Sturgeon Moon is also a Blue Moon. This rare event occurs when there are two full moons in a single calendar month or the third of four full moons in a season. The Sturgeon Moon being a Blue Moon makes it even more special, as such occurrences happen only every two to three years.
How did the Sturgeon Moon look through the lens of astrophotographers? We searched for the best photos on social networks — and here they are!
The captions are kept original.
Moon Above The Forest
Here is the first photo, and it’s charming! “Full Sturgeon Super Moonset. Super BLUE Moon. It’s been a while na nakapag pitik ng moon,” the author captioned it.
Credit:
JBOi ぶ via Facebook
Luna del Esturión (Sturgeon Moon)
The next photo of the Sturgeon Full Moon surprises with the contrast of the bright moon in the dark sky.
Credit:
Ricardo Espinosa via X
Sturgeon Moon Over the UK
“Tonight’s blue moon with light clouds passing over 11 pm 19/8/2024 UK,” the photographer mentioned.
Credit:
Lee Robbo Robinson via Facebook
August Supermoon In Toulouse, France
The author of the next image says he just started astrophotography, but the results are stunning!
“Finally, my little full moon over Toulouse, finally at 72ed on azgti and Nikon d3200,” he added.
Credit:
Willy Désiré via Facebook
August Full Moon Through The Clouds
Another great result as for the first time!
“First time bringing my telescope out. But I caught the full moon, FINALLY,” the photographer wrote on her account.
Credit:
@HermosaAlma via X
Sturgeon Full Moon In August
“Today is a full blue supermoon. August 20th 2024.
Made with 600mm lens and 1,5 crop-camera,” the photographer captioned his beautiful image.
Credit:
Maurice Huinck via Facebook
Incredibly Clear Full Moon In Sparkford
“The ‘Blue Supermoon’ captured in a brief spell of clear skies. William Optics GT71, x2.5 Powermate and Player One Saturn C. Taken during the night at 99.7% after Full Moon,” the author commented on this astrophoto.
Credit:
Roger Hyman via Facebook
August Full Moon
“Tonight’s Full Moon (Blue Moon). Afocal photography using the Orion XT6 telescope, 25mm lens and the Samsung S23 Ultra camera in Night Mode. Photo editing with Photoshop for Android,” the photographer has written.
Credit:
David Morales via Facebook
Thank you to all the photographers who shared their great images of the August Sturgeon Moon!
If you want to learn more about why August Moon is named after a fish,
read our article.
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