August 2022 full moon: How the giant sturgeon moon was seen from Mexico, Argentina, Peru, Venezuela, Colombia, the United States and other countries | Supermoon 2022 | Sciences
The sky stunned us on Friday with August full moonIt is called a sturgeon moon. It was the fourth and the last Super Moon Predictions for 2022 and happened along with another astronomical event, is Perseid meteor shower.
according to NASAThis full moon is so named because, in this month, the indigenous peoples of North America devoted themselves to fishing for this species, which is the largest freshwater fish in that region.
This is how the giant sturgeon was seen live
The Virtual Telescope Project, an observatory operated by astronomer Gianluca Massi, broadcasts the giant sturgeon moon live. The video began on Friday, August 12, at 12:30 AM (Peru, Colombia), 11:30 PM (Mexico), 2:30 AM (Chile, Argentina).
Sturgeon Supermoon 2022: Watch the August full moon today
When will the next full moon be?
The next full moon will occur on September 10, 2022. It will be the so-called harvest moon.
How many days does the full moon last?
Although the phase of the full moon occurs on a certain date, this appearance of full illumination can be seen from the previous night to the night after. That is, we can see it for about 3 days.
What time does the moon rise today?
On August 11, the moon appears in the east right after sunset. For example, in Peru, the natural satellite will rise at 6:00 pm. On the other hand, in the northern hemisphere, the moon will appear much later because it is summer and sunset arrives later.
Why is the sturgeon moon called?
The Native Americans called the August full moon in this way because a giant fish called sturgeon appeared in the lakes at this time.
The lunar phases for August 2022 occur on the following dates:
First Quarter: August 5 | Full Moon: Night from August 11 to 12 | Last Quarter: August 19 | New Moon: August 27.
How long will the last supermoon of the year be seen?
This giant moon will be seen until dawn on August 12. The moon comes and hides in the west.
How often is there a full moon?
The full moon phase occurs Every 29.5 dayswhich is the duration of the lunar cycle or the time it takes the moon to complete an orbit around the Earth.
At what time will the full moon be seen today?: The giant sturgeon moon
After reaching perigee (the point of approach to Earth), the moon will be seen as a supermoon when it enters the full moon phase. This will happen at 0.35 UTC on August 12 (August 11 in the Americas).
These are the timelines for each country:
– Peru: 8.35 pm
– Mexico: 7.35 pm
Argentina: 10.35 pm
– United States (Washington): 6.35 pm
-Chile: 9.35 p.m.
– Colombia: 8.35 pm
-Spain: 3.35 a.m. (August 12)
How close is the moon tonight?
On August 11, there will be a full moon 361,409 km from Earth. According to NASA, the average distance between our planet and a natural satellite is 384,400 km.
Live broadcast of the super sturgeon moon
The observation of this full moon will be broadcast live by the Virtual Telescope Project channel led by astrophysicist Gianluca Massi. Video starts at 12:30 AM (Peru, Colombia), 11:30 PM (Mexico), 2:30 AM (Chile, Argentina).
August full moon: when is the giant sturgeon moon?
This giant moon will happen to sturgeon Thursday 11 Augustwhen the moon is near perigee (its closest point to the earth) and is at full moon phase.
A supermoon appears 7% larger and 15% brighter than an ordinary full moon. It is visible to the naked eye in the sky of the entire planet and lasts at least three days.
The full moon in August also goes by other names, such as lynxAnd the moon dispute also moon lightning.
Ever seen a giant from Mexico, Spain, Peru, the United States and other countries?
Although the moon reached perigee on Wednesday, August 10 at 17:10 UTC, it will not take the appearance of a supermoon until Friday, August 12 at 0:35 UTC (time when the full moon begins).
However, due to the time difference, for most countries in America, the giant moon will be seen during the night Thursday 11 August. These are the hours according to time and date:
Peru: 8.35 pm
Mexico: 7.35 pm
United States (Washington): 6.35 pm
Argentina: 10.35 pm
Chili pepper: 9.35 pm
Colombia: 8.35 pm
Spain: 3:35 a.m. (Friday, August 12)
How do you see the full moon in August?
To see it from your site, it is recommended to take care of the sunset to the east, on the other side of the sunset place. Over time, it will be higher and higher in the sky.