Stunning photos capture August's Sturgeon Moon
Summary
On Thursday night, the UK saw the August full Moon, called the Sturgeon Moon, along with a partial lunar eclipse that gave the Moon a reddish color. This happens when the Earth blocks some sunlight from reaching the Moon, causing the red light to be reflected back to Earth.Key Facts
- The August full Moon is called the Sturgeon Moon, named after the time when sturgeon fish are common in North American rivers.
- A partial lunar eclipse occurred because the Earth passed between the Sun and Moon, casting a shadow on part of the Moon.
- Only part of the Moon entered Earth's darkest shadow, called the umbra, so it was not fully dark.
- The red color appears because Earth's atmosphere scatters blue light more than red, letting red light reach the Moon and reflect back.
- The partial eclipse was visible in the UK and other places like Turkey and Italy.
- The Moon was at its brightest and most red before dawn in the UK.
- Photos of the eclipse were taken from locations across the UK, including Hampshire, Kent, Buckinghamshire, and Surrey.
- The next lunar eclipse visible in the UK will happen in February 2027.
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