Fans of the night sky were treated to an attractive display last night, as a very spectacular Sturgeon Moon coincided with a meteor shower.
Those lucky enough to live in an area without an excessive amount of light pollution were capable of watch the Perseids near the height of their activity.
The ‘shooting stars’ might be most visible world wide on Tuesday night, though the celestial spectacle began in mid-July.
It might be hard to identify them past the glare of the waning moon but the perfect shout is to look within the direction of the constellation Perseus which supplies them their name.
Meanwhile, those in additional urban areas on Saturday night could at the least enjoy August’s vibrant full moon.
It’s referred to as the Sturgeon Moon, from the name given by Native American tribes.
Listed below are a few of the perfect pictures of it from across the planet.
What does the ‘Sturgeon Moon’ mean?
Different names are given to the total moon in every month of the yr by Native American tribes.
For instance, January has the Wolf Moon, April has the Pink Moon and July has the Buck Moon.
August’s full moon is referred to as the Sturgeon Moon, a reputation provided by fishing tribes as sturgeons are particularly prevalent presently of yr.
Next month we’ll have what would be the best-known one, due to a beloved song by Neil Young – the Harvest Moon.
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