One night only.. if you know where to look
Look up into the sky tonight , and stargazers will be able to see the second supermoon of the summer.The full sturgeon moon will blaze across the sky just one month after we enthusiasts saw the Buck Moon. The Sturgeon Moon will represent the midpoint in four major moon-related events this summer.
But if you do miss it, don't worry because there will be a Full Blue Moon on August 30. The term 'sturgeon moon' originates from North America and is the common nickname given to the full moon in August - it stems from the increase in sturgeon fish in North American lakes at this time of year.What is the Sturgeon Moon?
The Sturgeon Moon is the name given to the first August Full Moon. With each month on average having one full moon, it marks the occasion whereby the moon appears fully illuminated from Earth’s perspective and occurs when Earth is located between the Sun and the Moon. The moon gets its name as a result of Native Americans historically catching very large numbers of the fish at this time of year. In fact, sturgeons are prehistoric-looking fishes that can be traced back to around 136 million years ago.Either enjoying the warmth of the garden or admiring the night sky from a window, Parkdean Resorts has some top tips for stargazing.
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