Sturgeon Moon photos: Best supermoon pics from Twitter, Instagram from New York to China
Few things on the planet can bring people together. The beauty of a supermoon is one of those things.
Social media was on fire Tuesday morning with stunning photos of August's full moon, the Sturgeon Moon. It's one of four ”supermoons” this year and one of two super cool moons this month. The other is a "Blue Moon." (Once in a blue moon, get it?)
Photographers and fans of the Sturgeon Moon got a head start, posting photos of the "almost" full moon late Monday, July 31. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the Sturgeon Moon will reach its peak at 2:32 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1. If you miss the peak, no worries. It will still appear full on Aug. 2.
The second full moon of the month, also referred to as a blue moon, will take place Wednesday, Aug. 30, and will reach its peak at 9:36 p.m. It will also appear full the day prior to and following its peak.
Not only will this blue moon be a supermoon, but it will be the biggest full moon in 2023, coming the closest to Earth of any full moon this year.
Here are some of the best photos, tweets and Instagrams of the Sturgeon Moon − from around the world.
Sturgeon Moon seen in Florida
Sturgeon Moon seen in Ohio
Sturgeon Moon seen in New York
The #SuperMoon setting behind the Statue of Liberty just before 5am this morning. #nyc #moon #SturgeonMoon pic.twitter.com/fAn63FFMvG
— Dan Martland (@DanTVusa) August 1, 2023
The Sturgeon Moon, illuminated at 99 percent rises behind the torch of the Statue of Liberty in New York City. Monday evening #newyorkcity #nyc #newyork #moon #SturgeonMoon @agreatbigcity #statueofliberty pic.twitter.com/cxZ38dO6Md
— Gary Hershorn (@GaryHershorn) August 1, 2023
Sturgeon Moon seen in Hendersonville, North Carolina
Sturgeon Moon seen in Seattle, Washington
Tonight’s #SturgeonMoon Rise with the #SpaceNeedle
Shot with @sonyalpha A7 R4 + #sonygm 100-400 mm#Seattle #pnw #wawx pic.twitter.com/5lp685mNer— Ash Clicks (@ashclicks09) August 1, 2023
Sturgeon Moon seen in Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada
When you friend tells you to come see the moon rising over the corn field in her back yard, you get in the car even though you are in your pjs.#fullmoon #sturgeonmoon #thephotohour #shareyourweather @weathernetwork #kawarthalakes https://t.co/dn8F8RVmsm pic.twitter.com/5JdGZAK8uc
— Rachelle Richard Photography (@mackrach) August 1, 2023
Sturgeon Moon seen in Athens, Greece
Tonight’s almost full Sturgeon Moon rising over the Parthenon on the Acropolis of Athens, Greece#athens #Parthenon #moon #Acropolis #sturgeonmoon #greece #athensgreece #visitathens #visitgreece #nikonz8 #NikonNoFilter @spann #stormhour #thephotohour pic.twitter.com/GiaK9CZbLa
— Dave Lyons (@insiteimage) July 31, 2023
Sturgeon Moon seen on Shenick Island near Ireland
Moonrise over the Martello Tower on Shenick Island last night.#sturgeonmoon #moonrise #moon #astronomy #skerries #shenickisland #martellotower #fingal #lovefingal #lovindublin #thefullirish #irelandseastcoast #canonr6 #canonphotography #sigma150600 pic.twitter.com/DFrqnZbEgE
— Gerry Canning (@gerryjc) August 1, 2023
Sturgeon Moon seen in Albufeira, Portugal
The almost full moon rising above Old Town beach, Albufeira, Portugal this evening. iPhone 12.#MoonHour #Supermoon #SturgeonMoon #Moon #ThePhotoHour #StormHour #Astrophotography pic.twitter.com/AE0655rskO
— SkyWatcher (Dave) (@SkyWatch07) July 31, 2023
Sturgeon Moon seen in Cebu City, Philippines
Sturgeon Moon seen in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Sturgeon Moon seen in Singapore
Super Moon lights up Singapore sky tonight 🤍#SturgeonMoon #photography #Fullmoon #SuperMoon #Nightsky pic.twitter.com/WprFHXoBcY
— 𝑺𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒑𝒂 (@i__shilpa) August 1, 2023
Sturgeon Moon seen in Tamilnadu, India
Ranganathaswami #temple , Tamilnadu , India.
The breathtaking sturgeon #moon and the temple are truly mesmerizing.
Tuesday's full #SturgeonMoon will also be a "Supermoon", appearing slightly bigger and brighter than an average full Moon. #astronomy pic.twitter.com/v0bZngaBSy— Rituparna🇮🇳 🕉️ (@Reineguerrieree) August 1, 2023
Sturgeon Moon seen in Queensland, Australia
Contributing: C.A. Bridges, USA TODAY Network-Florida
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This article originally appeared on Florida Today: When to see August full moon, Sturgeon Moon, and blue moon in 2023
