Full Moon on August 22, 2021 – in Dubai, UAE.
August Full Moon is traditionally called: Sturgeon Moon, Blueberry Moon, Wheat Cut Moon, Green Corn Moon. Those names are connected to agricultural activities (and fishing season) in the Northern Hemisphere.
August Full Moon is also a Blue Moon – in this case the third Full Moon out of four during the summer 2021.
On August 20, 2021 Jupiter, the largest planet in the Solar System was opposite the Sun (Jupiter, the Earth and the Sun were aligned) – that is why so perfect to observe from the Earth that night.
In the photos below: Jupiter and the Moon seen from Dubai, UAE.
August 15, 2021
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Strawberry Full Moon – first after June solstice (summer solstice in Northern Hemisphere) Full Moon on June 24, 2021 – in Dubai, UAE.
The name of the Strawberry Moon is connected to the harvest season of that berry in June. June’s Full Moon is also called Rose Moon or Hot Moon.
