The final super moon of the year was visible Thursday night.
Richard Nolle first came up with the term "super moon" in 1979 and it refers to a New or Full Moon which occurs with the Moon at or near its closest approach to Earth. The moon is at its best when it is the biggest. After the supermoons in June and July, the third closest full moon of the year was on Thursday. It was still pretty darn beautiful even though it was a bronze medal.
The moon was full from Thursday night to Saturday morning despite the fact that it was close to the shower.
According to the Maine Farmer's Almanac, the August full moon was referred to as the Sturgeon Moon after the fish that were easier to catch in the Great Lakes and other bodies of water.
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The Sturgeon Moon creeping over the horizon in Italy. Credit: Getty Images: NurPhoto / Contributor
The Sturgeon Moon featuring fireworks in Edinburgh. Credit: Getty Images: Jane Barlow - PA Images / Contributor
Pretty! Credit: Getty Images: NurPhoto / Contributor
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