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Albuquerque photographers submit your Supermoon pictures!
A supermoon rises Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. The Sturgeon moon is the second of four supermoons to appear in 2023.
Last night's moon was a bit of a rare celestial occurrence, it is the second of four supermoons lined up for this year, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac's website.
Rise of Sturgeon #SuperMoon right now. pic.twitter.com/H95uv96u6K
— MOON LOVER (@themoonlovepic) August 1, 2023
A supermoon is a what astronomers refer to as a "perigean full moon," which is what happens around the time the moon is closest to the earth in orbit, the Almanac's website stated.
This month's supermoon is known as the sturgeon moon, named so for the time of year when the fish was once abundant in the Great Lakes.
Hey Moon, you’re looking pretty full. 🌕
— NASA Ames (@NASAAmes) August 1, 2023
August’s full moon is known as the “Sturgeon Moon”, named for the time of year when this giant fish was once abundant in the Great Lakes. pic.twitter.com/pL8oeittwh
Submit a picture of your supermoon sightings to etucker@abqjournal.com. The submitted photos will be compiled into a gallery.
