The full moon (tatkresiwok - Inuit) occurs when the Sun and the Moon are on exact opposite sides of the Earth every 29.53 days. This lunar phase is known by many different names, cultures, religions, and languages, depending on the month it occurs. This late-summer full moon occurs in August and is known as the Blue Moon due to the second occurrence of a Full Moon within the month. It will also be the largest of the Supermoons this year. Also of note, we usually have a Blue Moon about every 2.5 years, but because of the extremely rare occurrence of two Blue Moons in the year 2018, we haven't seen a Blue Moon in over 5 years!
The second full moon for the month of August is at its fullest at 9:36 PM on Wednesday the 30th.
...and the sun sets at 7:50 PM and the moon rises at 8:00 PM.
This is just about the best night to view the moon at its fullest after it rises today! Join us for a meet-n-greet in the evening and watch the full move rise over the Skidaway River. You'll get to see a sunset on one side of us and the moon rising on the other side.
The event begins at 7:30 PM and will officially end by 8:30 PM, but there may be some early birds or those lingering about into the night. We will NOT use the picnic pavilion, so bring your camp chairs or blankets to enjoy this magical evening. And bring the BUG SPRAY!!!!
Please bring your bugs and coins for trading, discovering, or just showing them off. There are no food or beverage establishments nearby, but there is a bathroom, although we can't guarantee that it will be open after dark.
Remember to dress appropriately for the temperature and weather conditions, as this event is outdoors, rain or shine. The terrain is mostly grassy/dirt where we meet, but the parking lot is paved and, if necessary, could be viewed from the car.
Interestingly, calendars indicating moon phases may often be off by a day when intended for use in a different time zone. Don't be late, or you might miss out on this magical time as the sun sets and the full moon rises.