The Full Moon appearing this month is named after North America's
largest fish - the sturgeon. Other names
for this Full Moon include Green Corn Moon, Grain Moon, Barley Moon and Fruit
Moon.
The Full Moon in August is called the
Sturgeon Moon as a consequence of the great number of sturgeon that were once
found in the lakes and rivers in North America.
It’s likely that with the arrival of European settlement the name was
taken from native-American usage. While
there are fewer of this spectacular fish today the name remains.
Fingers-crossed for good viewing conditions tomorrow - Sunday evening.........
iPhone photo taken 8.15.19
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