Full Sturgeon Moon 2022: Meaning Behind August Supermoon
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August's full moon is popularly referred to as the Sturgeon Moon. So where does the name come from and what is the meaning behind it?
Full moons are a lunar phase that occurs roughly once every month when the moon is located opposite the sun in space, with the Earth in between. At these times, the side of the moon that faces toward us is fully illuminated, appearing like a perfect circle.