Blue-Sturgeon Moon

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Look up in the sky this Sunday to see if you catch an image of the full moon that will be both a "sturgeon moon" and "blue moon." 
 

The moon will officially become full at 8:02 a.m. ET Sunday, but it will still appear plenty large throughout Saturday as well as Sunday nights. Just look toward the southeast sky after sunset to catch a glimpse of the sturgeon moon rising,

The Old Farmer's Almanac suggests why is it called the sturgeon moon? https://www.almanac.com/

"August’s full moon was traditionally called the sturgeon moon because the giant sturgeon of the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain were most readily caught during this part of summer," the Almanac said. It'll also be a "blue" moon: When there are four full moons in a single season on this occasion, summer, the third is considered a blue moon.

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