2007-08-31 03:27:23 · 3 answers · asked by twapped2000 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
The naming of full moons is generally credited to the native americans.
Every month's full moon was given a name relating to some characteristic phenomena or event.
Full Sturgeon Moon - is named for AUGUST FULL MOON. Sturgeon is a large fish which was abundantly caught in this month.
2007-08-31 03:48:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every full moon of every month has a name.
Here is the 'official' list:
http://www.farmersalmanac.com/full-moon-names
The Sturgeon moon happens to be the one for August.
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2007-08-31 10:33:04 · answer #2 · answered by tlbs101 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's what the month of August used to be called, before the calendar "January-February-March-April-May-June-July-August-September-October-November-December" we use now came into play. Now it is used to describe the full moon in August, which happened a few days ago.
:)
2007-08-31 10:38:09 · answer #3 · answered by Echo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋