The fourth and last supermoon of this year will take place this August and is called the Sturgeon Moon or Red Moon.
Fans of Earth’s natural satellite will be able to enjoy a 16 percent brighter than the rest.
Between August 11 and 14, 2022, at night, the full moon will appear and will last about three days, from this Wednesday morning to Saturday. The planet Saturn will appear near it.
Friday the 12th will be the day that will have the most exposure, since it will be with the closest point to Earth and can be seen in different countries with a clear sky.
It is known as Sturgeon’s Moon, due to an ancient colonialist tradition in North America typical of the Algonquians, which is a group of native peoples from Canada, the United States and the Mexican state of Coahuila.
It is known from history that the Algonquians were the first people to live in New York City.
Recommendations to see the Sturgeon Moon
For this event, it is good to consider several tips to see the natural satellite of the Earth in all its splendor.
The best time to look at the moon is Friday, August 12 at 1:35 am (Central Mexico time).
It is recommended to get a clear passage, which is away from buildings and power poles.
That the sky is clear is important for the perspective of the event.
It is worth mentioning that you will not need a telescope to see the supermoon.
This phenomenon can be seen all over the world and the times for some countries are: Argentina: at 11:35 p.m., Peru: at 8:35 p.m., Chile: at 9:35 p.m., Colombia: at at 8:35 p.m., Mexico: at 8:35 p.m.