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The Yacht Full Moon

December 8, 2023 by Meghan

The Yacht Full Moon in Newport RI  is a Grebe Yacht: What is a Grebe Yacht? Henry C. Grebe & Company was the successor to Great Lakes Boat Building, which had started in Milwaukee in 1915 and moved to Chicago in 1921. Grebe was famous for the style and quality of the leisure yachts he designed and built on the North Branch of the Chicago River. The Grebe yacht acquired by Newport Classic Cruises , Full Moon , was a 65-foot production in 1950.

The Full Moon has been fully restored and operates both public cruises and private yacht charters out of Newport Classic Cruises at the Bannister’s Wharf . The yacht is Coast Guard Certified for up to 40 passengers, however our recommended number for private events is 28 guests. Yacht Full Moon has a large open bow and open-air back deck to view the sights of Newport! She is equipped with an onboard galley to provide a variety of food services for private events. Full Moon also has a full bar and interior lounge to host small gatherings. There is one marine head onboard.  

The Yacht Full Moon operates out of Chelsea Piers NYC in the months of May, June and October.  It operates out of Newport RI in the months of July through September. 

More about Yacht Full Moon and her Grebe build: Grebe & Company built their last boat in 1970 but did not finally close until 1994. Another 65-foot production they completed a decade later, was “ Florencia ”, later renamed, “ Sam’s Place ”, which was obtained by the famous actor and comedian, Jerry Lewis. Jerry used the boat for leisure and relaxing with family in the San Diego area.

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“Crew and service was warm and welcoming. Boat is well maintained and pleasant. Perfect cruise for photo opportunities around Newport and catching fresh seabreeze. My family thoroughly enjoyed their experience aboard and would call again. Thank you for a pleasant experience and lovely dark and stormies. ”

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1996 hatteras 70 | full moon • sold

Congratulations to Parker Bogue of Luke Brown Yachts on the successful sale of the 1996 Hatteras 70, Full Moon! This impressive feat showcases Parker’s expertise in navigating the yacht market, having skillfully represented both the seller and buyer throughout the transaction. Both parties are sure to embark on exciting new chapters – the seller with the satisfaction of a smooth transition, and the buyer with the thrill of yachting adventures to come aboard the Full Moon.

FULL MOON, is a 70′ Hatteras Cockpit Motor Yacht, is a true testament to the enduring appeal of classic yacht design. With its distinctive lines, spacious layout, and luxurious features, this magnificent vessel has captured the hearts of discerning yachting enthusiasts worldwide. Listed with senior broker Parker Bogue of Luke Brown Yachts, the FULL MOON is a prime example of Hatteras Yachts’ commitment to quality craftsmanship and timeless elegance.

Design and Layout: The 70′ Hatteras Cockpit Motor Yacht features a design that emphasizes both style and functionality. Its sleek profile, characterized by a low, sweeping deck line and large, rounded windows, showcases a timeless aesthetic that remains appealing even in today’s modern yachting landscape.

The yacht’s spacious layout offers generous living areas, providing a comfortable and relaxing environment for extended cruising or entertaining guests. The main salon is a testament to luxury, with its tasteful furnishings, large windows allowing abundant natural light, and panoramic views of the surrounding sea. The adjacent dining area offers an elegant space for enjoying gourmet meals prepared in the fully equipped galley.

FULL MOON can accommodate up to six guests in three beautifully appointed staterooms. The master stateroom, located amidships, exudes sophistication and comfort, featuring a spacious queen-sized bed, ample storage space, and an en-suite bathroom complete with luxurious fixtures. Two additional guest staterooms, one with a queen-sized bed and the other with twin beds, ensure that all guests can relax in style.

One of the standout features of the FULL MOON is its well-designed outdoor living spaces. The spacious aft deck provides a delightful area for al fresco dining, with a large table and comfortable seating. From here, guests can access the extended swim platform, perfect for water sports activities or simply lounging by the water’s edge.

Moving up to the flybridge, one discovers a versatile space that offers panoramic views and an open-air retreat. The flybridge features a helm station with modern navigation and communication equipment, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable cruising experience. There is also ample seating and a wet bar, creating a relaxed and social atmosphere for guests.

Performance and Engineering: Powered by twin Detroit Diesel engines, the FULL MOON offers a combination of power and efficiency. With a cruising speed of around 18 knots, it can cover long distances while ensuring a smooth and comfortable ride. The yacht’s robust hull design provides stability and seaworthiness, making it an ideal choice for extended cruising or adventurous exploration.

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The Yacht Full Moon is a completely renovated Classic mid-century Yacht originally designed by Henry C. Grebe & Company. Grebe was famous for the style and quality of the leisure yachts he designed and built. Full Moon, a 65 foot prototype was built in 1950. She has been fully restored and Coast Guard Certified for up to 40 passengers, however we suggest her for intimate Charters for 2 guests and up to about 20.

Full Moon is the perfect yacht for a Marriage proposal or an intimate picnic style cruise. She is also the perfect setting for a photo or film shoot with NYC the Skyline, Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty as your backdrop!

The Yacht Full Moon

April 22, 2015 by Meghan

The Yacht Full Moon is a Grebe Yacht: What is a Grebe Yacht? Henry C. Grebe & Company was the successor to Great Lakes Boat Building, which had started in Milwaukee in 1915 and moved to Chicago in 1921. Grebe was famous for the style and quality of the leisure yachts he designed and built. It was located on the west side of the North Branch of the Chicago River, just north of the West Belmont Avenue Bridge. They built their last boat in 1970 but did not finally close until 1994. The Grebe yacht acquired by Classic Harbor Line, Full Moon, was a 65 foot production in 1950. Another 65 foot production they completed a decade later, was “Florencia”, later renamed, “Sam’s Place”, which was obtained by the famous actor and comedian, Jerry Lewis. Jerry used the boat for leisure and relaxing with family in the San Diego area. This photo of “Sam’s Place” is comparable to the spirit and look of Full Moon once she is fully restored.

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FULL MOON Yacht for Sale

70' hatteras | 1996 | $449,000.

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Last updated Jan 31, 2024

Full Moon Yacht | 70' Hatteras 1996

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Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Luke Brown Yachts - Ft. Lauderdale.

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.

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Full Moon HIGHLIGHTS

• Yacht Details: 70' Hatteras 1996
• Location: Coconut Grove, FL
• Engines: Detroit Diesel
• Last Updated: Jan 31, 2024
• Asking Price: $449,000
• Maximum Speed: 25 kn
• Max Draft: 5' 6''

Full Moon additional information

• Cruising Speed: 22 kn
• Beam: 18' 2''
• Hull Material: Fiberglass
• Fuel Tank: 1 x 1596|gallon
• Fresh Water: 1 x 345|gallon
• Holding: 1 x 180|gallon

Albeit cruising or liveaboard, the style and layout of the Hatteras 70 CMY is almost impossible to beat. Plenty of power if needed or cruising efficiently at slower speeds, “Full Moon” brings the occupants of four staterooms to their desired destination either quickly or slowly but always safely and in comfort.

Twin pilothouse doors leading out to the foredeck are a cruising must. The pilothouse is professionally appointed with all appropriate Navigation and Communication gear. As seen throughout the vessel, white ash woodwork keeps the space clean and bright.

Aft of the pilothouse through a full-sized door is the Galley. The counter space, cupboards and appliances are more than what is required for the accommodations for 8 people. Across from the galley is a semi-circular dinette which is ideal for light meals, working on the laptop etc. The salon connects to the galley and is very spacious with a full window view of the aft deck and cockpit aft. The advantage of the cockpit for gear storage, line handling etc. speaks for itself. A full dining table is at the forward part of the Main Salon.

Down from the salon is the stairway to the engine room and the spacious (and very private) Owners Stateroom. The main feature of that stateroom is the fully walk around centerline King Size Bed. The ensuite his and her head is behind the bed and offers two complete (yet separate) facilities (hers has a tub/shower combination). Forward of the Owners Suite is the walk-in engine room. Well lighted and spacious, this is a dream come true for those that understand the systems and enjoy the easy access for routine maintenance.

Forward of the pilothouse are three more staterooms and heads. The VIP is amidships with a centerline Tapered Queen Bed and an ensuite head (including Jacuzzi Tub and shower). Forward and to port is a stateroom with over under bunks and one favored for use by the Capt and crew (ensuite head as well). The second Guest stateroom is all the way forward with a Queen bed, lots of drawer storage and hanging locker space and its own head.

The Flybridge is enormous. Built in seating for a dozen people or more. All the expected amenities prevail on the Bridge deck.

Flybridge and Pilothouse: • Raymarine E120 Plotter w 72-Mile Radar • Furuno NavNet Plotter, sounder w 64-mile radar • Simrad Auto Pilot • Raymarine Multi gauge • ACR spotlight • Richie Compass • Full VDO analog gauges • DDEC displays and controls • System Monitor alarms • Icom VHF radios • Naiad Hydraulic Stabilizer and Bow Thruster controls • Horizon LHR Hailer

• Twin 20 KW Onan Generators (approx. 1500 hours each) • 2 50-amp shorelines • 24-volt C • 110/220V AC service • Dytek Automatic Battery Charging • Mastervolt Charging (backup) • 4 8D House and Service Batteries • AC & DC lighting throughout

• Chrome Package on Main Engines • Twin 12V-92 DDEC engines  • Twin ZF 3.5 to 1 transmissions • Spectra MK 2 700 gpd watermaker • Oil change system • CO2 automatic fire extinguishing system • Fuel Tank selector manifold • Power assist hydraulic steering • Adjustable shaft Logs

• 14 RIB Novurania 1995 w 25 Hp Outboard • Galley Maid Windlass w 300’ of chain • Marquip Tide Ride ladder • 80 LB Galvanized anchor • Fenders and dock lines • Windshield sunscreen • Hydraulic Twin Piston Trim Tabs • Underwater LED lighting • Port and Starboard Glendenning cable masters

• 5 Flat Screen TV’s throughout the vessel • Wall to wall carpeting • White Ash woodwork

“Full Moon” is a Classic and for good reason. The style and layout provide the owner with the flexibility from formal captain and crew cruising to owner operator family boating. The number of boat search categories this vessel fulfills is amazing.

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Classic Motor Yacht FULL MOON is a lovely luxury yacht providing unique private yacht charters as well as event series through Karma Crew Yacht Charters, LLC (Karma Crew), a full-service charter company located in Boston, Massachusetts in New England .

Classic motor yacht FULL MOON – Christian Pleva Images

Under new ownership and operated by Catherine Applegate, CEO, and Michael Murphy, COO and Captain, the FULL MOON is a vintage 1948 motor yacht designed and built by renowned Chicago shipwright, Henry C. Grebe. Grebe yachts were the symbol of ultimate success in the post–World War II economy. The yacht FULL MOON can be chartered by the hour and is Coast Guard approved to accommodate up to 39 passengers, allowing for flexibility in the size and scope of events.

“From frugal to fancy, Karma Crew Yacht Charters provides customized yachting experiences for special events with family and friends or memorable corporate gatherings,” comments Applegate. “With retro, classic style and updated features, we can accommodate just about any harbor adventure.”

Weddings aboard FULL MOON yacht – Christian Pleva Images

Offering four unique, and intimate areas for guests to gather, the FULL MOON yacht can accommodate birthday parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, and wedding ceremonies. Voyages have included trips to the Boston Harbor Islands and tours into the Charles River. Clients can enjoy the covered, open-air deck area for company celebrations and unique customer appreciation gatherings. Future plans for the yacht include a complete upgrade and renovation of the stateroom area, which will offer guests a charming bed and breakfast experience, a B&B at Sea, according to Applegate and Murphy.

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“One of the best ways to experience a historic city like Boston is from the harbor,” adds Murphy. “The Full Moon’s expansive bow provides the perfect setting for unmatched views of Downtown Boston and the USS Constitution at sunset. Our professional team offers a return to the golden days of yachting – with a modern twist.”

In addition to private charters, Karma Crew also hosts a regular series of unique voyages to suit a variety of interests. Upcoming events include Wine Tasting Wednesdays, Yachting to Yoga, Sunset Cruises with an oyster bar or sliders at Sea, and Good Day Mate Cruises with breakfast pies from KO Pie and Coffee tasting from Boston Brewin every Saturday at 9 and 11am out of Portside at East Pier. The yacht is also home to the “BOATique 4 A Week” – providing guests a personal shopping experience featuring clothing and accessories from “Etcetera.com”. The Spring/Summer collection is on board May 27 – June 3 and appointments are currently being scheduled.

For more information about Karma Crew Yacht Charters and the Full Moon yacht and, please or call 617.982.2767

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The next full moon is going to be a supermoon. Here's when August's full moon will be

There's so much to see by looking up.

Aside from the coming peak of the Perseid meteor shower , the August full moon is coming up and it's going to be a super moon.

In June, stargazers got to see a full-moon known by Native Americans as the Strawberry Moon. Then, in July it was the full Buck Moon.

So what's the Native American term for the August full moon? And when can you see it? Here's what to know about the celestial event.

When is the next full moon?

It can be seen starting on Monday, Aug. 19 at 2:26 p.m.

" August's full moon  will appear slightly larger than normal and is known as a supermoon," according to Space.com .

What is a 'supermoon?'

Supermoons  occur when full moons coincide "with the moon being at the point in its orbit closest to Earth, called Perigee," according to Space.com.

What is the Native American term for this full moon?

It is known as the Sturgeon Moon because sturgeons - a type of fish - are more efficiently caught in August and early September, according to the Farmer's Almanac.

The almanac states, "The name Sturgeon Moon comes from the giant lake sturgeon of the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain; this native freshwater fish was readily caught during this part of summer and an important food staple for Native Americans who lived in the region. At one time the lake sturgeon was quite abundant in late summer, though they are rarer today."

What are the names of some other full moons coming up?

Sept. 17: Harvest Moon

Oct. 17: Hunter's Moon

Nov. 15: Beaver Moon

Dec. 15: Cold Moon

What's the best way to observe the Sturgeon Moon?

A full moon can be seen clearly with the naked eye.

But in a past interview with USA Today Network , Tim Brothers, Massachusetts Institute of Technology technical Instructor and observatory manager, said with any case of stargazing, it's much better if you're using a good telescope or a pair of binoculars.

This article originally appeared on wickedlocal.com: Why is the August full moon special? When to see August 2024 full moon

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When is the next full moon? August's blue moon will be a supermoon, here's when to watch.

Next week's August full moon will also be the first supermoon of the year, and yes, the sturgeon moon is as fishy as the name implies.

The sturgeon moon will also be a blue moon, but yet, it will actually appear red like a ball of fire in the night sky.

So, we’re in for a blue-red-sturgeon-supermoon this month.

Here's what it all means.

When is the full moon in August 2024?

The next full moon will be on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 with peak illumination at 2:26 p.m.

The moon will first appear to be full in the afternoon on August 18 and will continue to appear full until August 20 around 2:30 p.m.

Why is August's full moon called the sturgeon moon?

The sturgeon moon is named after the gian fish because they were abundant and easy to catch in the Great Lakes during late summer.

According to the Old Farmer's Almanac , the sturgeon moon is directly related to giant-sized, lake sturgeon, a North American freshwater fish that was common throughout the Mississippi River Basin, the Great Lakes and in Lake Champlain. It was once considered an important food staple for Native American tribes and the settlers that lived in the region, but have become quite rare due to overfishing.

The most common sturgeon found in the Great Lakes is lake sturgeon, which can grow over 6 feet long and weigh around 200 pounds.

What's the best time to view the sturgeon moon?

On the evening of Aug. 19, look toward the southeast after sunset and you can watch the view of the sturgeon moon rising. It will look bigger and brighter than the usual full moons because it will be the first supermoon of the year.

To check for the moonrise and moonset times near you, click here .

What is a supermoon?

A supermoon happens when a full moon's orbit is closest to the Earth at the same time the moon is full. According to NASA , at approximately 226,000 miles from Earth, the full moon appears brighter and larger than a regular full moon, hence the term, Supermoon.

Why is the blue moon red?

A seasonal blue moon is the third full moon in a season that has four full moons. In the summer of 2024, the full moons occur on June 21, July 21, August 19, and September 18. Therefore, the full moon in August, being the third in this sequence, is referred to as a blue moon.

The moon will not be blue, but on rare occasions, it can appear blue when viewed through tiny particles in the atmosphere, which are typically smoke and dust that filter out longer wavelengths of colors like red and yellow.

However, the haze created by summer heat and dry conditions of August, can lead to the illusion of a red hue to this month's sturgeon moon. According to the Farmer's Almanac , it is sometimes referred to as the red moon.

When is the next full moon?

The next full moon , the harvest moon, will occur on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 10:34 p.m.

Maria Francis is a Pennsylvania-based journalist covering trending topics across the Mid-Atlantic region.

This article originally appeared on USATNetwork: Why is the August full moon special? When to see August 2024 full moon

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August's rare Super Blue Moon, the biggest full moon of 2023, rises tonight

Wednesday's moon might still appear enormous, but for a different reason.

On Wednesday, Aug. 30, you'll no doubt hear the mainstream media proclaiming that on that night we will have an opportunity to witness a "supermoon." It's a term, or more specifically, a branding, of relatively recent origin. It originated not from astronomy, but astrology; first coined by an astrologer, who arbitrarily defined it as "a full moon which occurs with the moon at or near (within 90-percent of) its closest approach to Earth in a given orbit (perigee)." 

Indeed, at 12 noon ET on that fifth Wednesday of August, the moon will arrive at perigee, its closest point in its orbit relative to Earth at 221,942 miles (357,181 km) away. And 9 hours and 36 minutes later, the moon will officially turn full. Although a full moon theoretically lasts just a moment, that moment is imperceptible to ordinary observation, and for a day or so before and after, most will speak of seeing the nearly full moon as "full": The shaded strip is so narrow, and changing in apparent width so slowly, that it is hard for the naked eye to tell whether it's present or which side it is. 

And in addition to its " supermoon " status, this particular full moon will be the second to occur in the month of August, the first having occurred on Aug. 1. As a result, the second full moon of August on the 30th, will be also branded as a "Blue" moon. So, for what it's worth, what we'll have will be a "Super Blue Moon ."  

However, unless there is some unusual atmospheric condition present such as airborne dust, ash or smoke, the moon will not appear blue but its normal yellow-white self. Nonetheless, thanks to mainstream media hyperbole, many will likely look forward to getting a view of this big late summer moon.

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But there is also a drawback: A full moon nearly coinciding with perigee means that for several days around Aug. 30, the range of tides will be much larger than normal; low tides will be unusually low while high tides will run unusually high, perhaps even resulting in minor coastal flooding. 

Such an extreme tide is known as a perigean spring tide, the word spring being derived from the German springen — to "spring up," and is not — as is often mistaken — a reference to the spring season. Every month, spring tides occur when the moon is full and new. At these times the moon and the sun form a line with the Earth, so their tidal effects add together. (The sun exerts a little less than half the tidal force of the moon.) "Neap tides," on the other hand, occur when the moon is at first and last quarter and works at cross-purposes with the sun. At these times tides are weak. 

Tidal force varies as the inverse cube of an object's distance. On Wednesday the moon is 14 percent closer at perigee than at apogee. Therefore, it exerts 48 percent more tidal force during the spring tides of Aug. 30 than the spring tides near apogee two weeks earlier on Aug. 16. 

And if a significant storm or a hurricane is offshore, working in concert with the already high-water levels, the consequences could lead to rough seas, beach erosion and major flooding. 

We can only hope that such meteorological conditions do not materialize this year, though it should be pointed out that the traditional peak of the Atlantic hurricane season comes less than two weeks later, on Sept. 10.

Supermoon branding "watered down"

For years, astronomers classified a full moon that coincided with perigee as a "perigean full moon." A term that received little or no fanfare. 

Now, it seems that every time a full moon coincides with perigee, it is referred to as a "supermoon." Some newscasters — in an apparent effort to hold your attention — refer to this occurrence as "rare," even though, in actuality, the moon turning full within hours of it arriving at perigee is not really such a rare occurrence. 

In fact, on average, it occurs at an interval of once about every 413 days. 

After next Wednesday, the next time this will happen will be on Oct. 17, 2024. 

And yet the full moon of Aug. 1, which occurred about 11 and a half hours before perigee, as well as next month's full moon on Sept. 29 which comes nearly 33 hours after perigee, are also being branded as supermoons, seemingly because they fall within 90-percent of moon's closest approach to Earth. Or in other words, within the top 10-percent of the closest full moons for a given year. 

So now in most years we have not just one but four "supermoons." In some years, there might be as few as two while in other years there could be as many as five! 

But just how "rare" or "super" is that? 

Unrealistic expectations: Bigger?

And while Wednesday's moon will be — as the Observer's Handbook of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada suggests — the "largest full moon of 2023," (14% larger in apparent size compared to a full moon at apogee — its farthest from Earth) the variation of the moon's distance is not readily apparent to observers viewing the moon directly. 

So, if you step outside and look at the moon on Wednesday night and expect to see something special, you'll likely be disappointed. There are always many images published on the internet in advance of a "Supermoon," displaying exceedingly large full moons, all taken with telephoto lenses, all implying that the moon is going to look amazingly large in the sky. 

In fact, with no advance knowledge of the closeness of the full moon, it's likely most people would not notice any difference between Wednesday's full moon and any other full moon. However, once the "supermoon" concept is suggested, these same people will step outside, look up and declare that the moon does look much larger than normal; similar to the way the phrase "emperor's new clothes" has become an idiom about logical fallacies. 

Then there is the issue regarding the moon's brightness. Websites speak of the "supermoon" appearing "30 percent brighter than other full moons." But that actually corresponds to a minuscule increase of less than three tenths of a magnitude; so, the moonlight on Wednesday night will not be exceptionally bright. 

Yet, there are likely those who think that they will be seeing an exceptionally dazzling full moon that night. In June 2013, a friend of mine told me that she was expecting that year's version of the "supermoon" to look 'radically brighter,' "Like with those 3-way light bulbs; I thought it was going to be like turning the moonlight up a notch." 

Instead, the moon's brightness looked no different compared to previous nights.

The moon illusion

When the perigee moon lies close to the horizon it can appear absolutely enormous. That is when the famous "moon illusion" combines with reality to produce a truly stunning view. For reasons not fully understood by astronomers or psychologists, a low-hanging moon looks incredibly large when hovering near to trees, buildings and other foreground objects. 

The fact that the moon will be much closer than usual on Wednesday will only serve to amplify this strange effect.

So, a perigee moon, either rising in the east at sunset or dropping down in the west at sunrise might seem to make the moon appear so close that it almost appears that you could touch it. You can check out this out for yourself by first noting the times for moonrise and moonset for your area by going to this U.S. Naval Observatory website . 

Don't overlook Saturn!

A full moon is positioned opposite to the sun in the sky. As it turns out, three days before the moon reaches this point in the sky, the planet Saturn will arrive at opposition to the sun, when it too is opposite to the sun in the sky. So, on Wednesday night, Saturn will "photobomb" the moon, being situated about 5 and a half degrees to its upper right. 

Saturn of course is much farther than our nearest neighbor; it will be situated 814.6 million miles (1.31 billion km) or 73 light minutes from Earth. The ringed wonder will shine like a sedate yellow-white "star." The famous rings will be tilted 9-degrees toward Earth and are visible in high powered binoculars or small spotting scopes magnifying at least 25-power. 

And so, regardless of exactly how you perceive Wednesday's full moon, we here at Space.com wish all of you clear, moonlit skies. 

Joe Rao serves as an instructor and guest lecturer at New York's  Hayden Planetarium . He writes about astronomy for  Natural History magazine , the  Farmers' Almanac  and other publications. 

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Joe Rao is Space.com's skywatching columnist, as well as a veteran meteorologist and eclipse chaser who also serves as an instructor and guest lecturer at New York's Hayden Planetarium. He writes about astronomy for Natural History magazine, the Farmers' Almanac and other publications. Joe is an 8-time Emmy-nominated meteorologist who served the Putnam Valley region of New York for over 21 years. You can find him on Twitter and YouTube tracking lunar and solar eclipses, meteor showers and more. To find out Joe's latest project, visit him on Twitter.

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The Next Full Moon is a Supermoon Blue Moon

The Next Full Moon is a Supermoon, a Blue Moon; the Sturgeon Moon; the Red, Corn, Green Corn, Barley, Herb, Grain, or Dog Moon; Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi Purnima; and Tu B'Av. 

The full Moon will be Monday afternoon, August 19, 2024, at 2:26 PM EDT. This will be Tuesday morning from Nepal Standard Time eastward across the rest of Asia and Australia to the International Date Line. The Moon will appear full for three days, from Sunday morning through early Wednesday morning. 

This will be a supermoon. The term "supermoon" was coined by astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979 as either a new or full Moon that occurs when the Moon is within 90% of its closest approach to Earth. Since we don't really see new Moons, what has caught the public's attention are full supermoons as they are the biggest and brightest full Moons of the year. This will be the first of four consecutive supermoons this year (with the full Moons in September and October virtually tied for the closest of the year). 

Although it will not look blue, as the third full Moon in a season with four full Moons, this will be a Blue Moon. The first recorded use of "Blue Moon" in English dates from 1528. Speculations on the origin of the term include an old English phrase that means "betrayer Moon" (because it led to mistakes in setting the dates for Lent and Easter). Or it may be a comparison to rare events such as when dust in the atmosphere makes the Moon actually appear blue. Since the 1940s the term "Blue Moon" has also been used for the second full Moon in a month that has two full Moons. 

Although it will not look blue, as the third full Moon in a season with four full Moons, this will be a Blue Moon. The first recorded use of "Blue Moon" in English dates from 1528.

Gordon Johnston

Retired NASA Program Executive

The Maine Farmer's Almanac began publishing "Indian" names for full Moons in the 1930s and these names have become widely known and used. According to this almanac, as the full Moon in August the Algonquin tribes in what is now the northeastern USA called this the Sturgeon Moon after the large fish that were more easily caught this time of year in the Great Lakes and other major bodies of water. Other names reported for this Moon include the Red Moon, the Corn or Green Corn Moon, the Barley Moon, the Herb Moon, the Grain Moon, and the Dog Moon.

A quick note for my Southern Hemisphere readers (as I've heard from some recently). Many lunar names and traditions are based on the Northern Hemisphere seasons (I'm interested in learning more about southern traditions). I've noticed some publications shifting names like the Sturgeon Moon by 6 months (e.g., using the northern February names for August). Also, for the detailed descriptions below, instead of looking south towards the Moon and planets you will be looking north, so what I describe will be upside down. Finally, the seasons are reversed, so morning and evening twilight times, etc., will be very different. 

This full Moon corresponds with the Hindu festival Raksha Bandhan, also called Rakhi Purnima, celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters. One of the traditions is for sisters of all ages to tie a rakhi (a cotton bracelet) around their brother's wrist, receiving a gift from the brother in return as a sign of the continuing bond between them. The term "Raksha Bandhan" translates as "the bond of protection, obligation, or care."

In many traditional Moon-based calendars the full Moons fall on or near the middle of each month. This full Moon is near the middle of the seventh month of the Chinese year of the Dragon, Safar in the Islamic calendar, and Av in the Hebrew calendar. Av corresponds with Tu B'Av, a holiday in modern Israel similar to Valentine's Day.

For science fiction fans, a note on the author Theodore Sturgeon (1918-1985) in honor of the Sturgeon Moon. Theodore Sturgeon wrote mostly science fiction but some horror and mystery stories. For Star Trek fans, his scripts introduced important concepts, although only "Shore Leave" and "Amok Time" were produced. He introduced "pon far," the Vulcan hand symbol, "live long and prosper," and the "Prime Directive" (in a script that was not produced but that influenced later scripts). 

As usual, the wearing of suitably celebratory celestial attire is encouraged in honor of the full Moon. In addition, enjoy the super blue Moon, keep in touch with your siblings, and consider reading some Theodore Sturgeon. 

As for other celestial events between now and the full Moon after next (with specific times and angles based on the location of NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C.):

As Northern Hemisphere summer nears its end the daily periods of sunlight continue shortening, changing at their fastest around the equinox on September 22. On Monday, August 19, (the day of the full Moon), morning twilight will begin at 5:24 AM, sunrise will be at 6:26 AM, solar noon at 1:11 PM when the Sun will reach its maximum altitude of 63.6 degrees, sunset will be at 7:57 PM, and evening twilight will end at 8:58 PM. By Tuesday, September 17, (the day of the full Moon after next), morning twilight will begin at 5:54 AM, sunrise will be at 6:52 AM, solar noon at 1:02 PM when the Sun will reach its maximum altitude of 53 degrees, sunset will be at 7:12 PM, and evening twilight will end at 8:10 PM. 

This should be the start of a good season for Saturn viewing, especially through a backyard telescope. Saturn will be at its closest and brightest the night of September 7. It will be shifting west each evening, making it higher in the sky and friendlier for evening viewing (particularly for children with earlier bedtimes). Through a telescope you should be able to see Saturn's bright moon Titan and its rings. The rings are appearing thinner and will be edge-on to the Earth by early 2025. We won't get the "classic" view of Saturn with its rings until 2026. 

Meteor Showers

Two minor meteor showers are predicted to peak during this lunar cycle, both visible from the Northern Hemisphere. These are minor compared to the Perseids (which peak at 100 meteors per hour the morning of August 12). The Aurigids will peak at 10 meteors per hour the morning of August 31 and the September Epsilon Perseids at five meteors per hour the morning of September 9. These will be difficult to see from our light-polluted urban areas (although the Aurigids tend to be brighter meteors). If you are in a dark area with clear skies during the early mornings around these peaks, watch out for a few meteors. 

The best conditions for viewing these meteors would be if the sky is clear with no clouds or high hazes, you go to a place far from any light sources or urban light pollution, and you have a clear view of a wide expanse of the sky. Give your eyes time to adapt to the dark. Your color vision near the center of your field of view will adapt in about 10 minutes. Your more sensitive black and white vision will improve for an hour or more (improving most in the first 35 to 45 minutes). Since some meteors are faint, you will tend to see more meteors from the "corner of your eye." Even a short exposure to light (from passing car headlights, etc.) will start the adaptation over again (so no turning on a light or your cell phone to check what time it is). 

Evening Sky Highlights

On the evening of Monday, August 19 (the evening of the full Moon), as twilight ends (at 8:58 PM), the rising Moon will be 7 degrees above the east-southeastern horizon. The only visible planet will be Saturn at 1.5 degrees above the eastern horizon. Bright Venus will set four minutes before twilight ends. Before it sets it will be bright enough to see in the glow of dusk on the western horizon. The bright star closest to overhead will be Vega, the brightest star in the constellation Lyra the lyre, at 80 degrees above the eastern horizon. Vega is part of the Summer Triangle along with Deneb and Altair. It is the 5th brightest star in our night sky, about 25 light-years from Earth, has twice the mass of our Sun, and shines 40 times brighter than our Sun. 

As this lunar cycle progresses, Saturn and the background of stars will appear to shift westward each evening (as the Earth moves around the Sun). The full Moon will pass near Saturn on August 20. Bright Venus will be moving away from the Sun and after August 28 will appear above the horizon when evening twilight ends. The waxing Moon will pass by Venus on September 4 (setting before evening twilight ends), Spica on September 6, Antares on September 9 and 10, and Saturn on September 16.

By the evening of Tuesday, September 17 (the evening of the full Moon after next), as twilight ends (at 8:10 PM), the rising Moon will be 11 degrees above the east-southeastern horizon with Saturn to the upper right at 14 degrees above the horizon. Later in the evening the partial shadow of the Earth will cover a small upper part of the Moon. Bright Venus will be 2 degrees above the west-southwestern horizon with the star Spica on the horizon to the lower left. The bright object appearing closest to overhead will still be Vega at 87 degrees above the western horizon. 

Morning Sky Highlights

On the morning of Monday, August 19 (the morning of the full Moon), as twilight begins (at 5:24 AM), the setting Moon will be 5 degrees above the southwestern horizon. The brightest planet in the sky will be Jupiter at 49 degrees above the eastern horizon. Near Jupiter will be Mars at 47 degrees above the horizon. Saturn will be 29 degrees above the southwestern horizon. The bright star appearing closest to overhead will be Capella, the brightest star in the constellation Auriga the charioteer, at 55 degrees above the east-northeastern horizon. Although we see Capella as a single star (the 6th brightest in our night sky), it is actually four stars (two pairs of stars orbiting each other). Capella is about 43 light-years from us.

As this lunar cycle progresses, Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, and the background of stars will appear to shift westward each evening, with Mars moving more slowly, shifting away from Jupiter. Between August 28 and September 17 Mercury will join these planets, rising on the east-northeastern horizon. Mercury will reach its highest (as twilight begins) on September 6 and pass by the bright star Regulus on September 9. The waning Moon will pass by Saturn on August 21, the Pleiades star cluster on August 26, Jupiter on August 27 (forming a triangle with Mars), Mars on August 28, Pollux on August 30, Mercury on September 1, and the waxing full Moon will pass near Saturn on September 17. 

By the morning of Wednesday, September 18 (the morning of the night of the full Moon after next), as twilight begins (at 5:55 AM), the setting full Moon will be 15 degrees above the west-southwestern horizon. The brightest planet in the sky will be Jupiter at 71 degrees above the south-south eastern horizon. Near Jupiter will be Mars at 61 degrees above the east-southeastern horizon. Saturn will be below the Moon at 1 degree above the western horizon. The bright star appearing closest to overhead will still be Capella at 80 degrees above the northeastern horizon. 

Detailed Daily Guide

Here for your reference is a day-by-day listing of celestial events between now and the full Moon on September 17, 2024. The times and angles are based on the location of NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C., and some of these details may differ for where you are (I use parentheses to indicate times specific to the D.C. area). If your latitude is significantly different than 39 degrees north (and especially for my Southern Hemisphere readers), I recommend using an astronomy app or a star-watching guide from a local observatory, news outlet, or astronomy club. 

For the Northern Hemisphere, this should be a good year for the annual Perseids (007 PER) meteor shower, which peaked the morning of Monday, August 12. Moonset will be a little before midnight on August 11 and the radiant will rise higher in the north-northern sky until the sky shows the first signs of dawn (before morning twilight begins at 5:16 AM). The peak is broad, and in past years high activity has been reported well after the peak, so keep an eye on the sky from moonset to the first hints of dawn over the next few mornings. See the meteor shower summary near the beginning of this posting for general information on viewing meteors. 

Monday morning, August 12, the Moon will reach its first quarter at 11:19 AM EDT (when we can't see it). 

Tuesday night, August 13, the bright star Antares will be near the waxing gibbous Moon. Antares will be 2.5 degrees to the upper left as evening twilight ends (at 9:08 PM EDT). By moonset on the southwestern horizon (Wednesday morning at 12:30 AM) Antares will be 1 degree above the Moon. Viewers in the southern part of South America and the Antarctic Peninsula will see the Moon pass in front of Antares. See http://lunar-occultations.com/iota/bstar/0814zc2349.htm for a map and information on areas that can see this occultation. 

Throughout this lunar cycle Mars will drift towards bright Jupiter. They will be at their closest on Wednesday morning, August 14, just a third of a degree apart, which should be a good show! Jupiter will rise early in the morning (at 1:18 AM EDT) on the east-northeastern horizon below Mars. They will be 45 degrees above the eastern horizon as morning twilight begins 4 hours later (at 5:18 AM). 

Friday evening, August 16, will be the first evening that Saturn will be above the eastern horizon as evening twilight ends (at 9:03 PM EDT). 

Sunday evening, August 18, Mercury will be passing between the Earth and the Sun as seen from the Earth, called inferior conjunction. Mercury will be shifting from the evening sky to the morning sky and will begin emerging from the glow of dawn on the east-northeastern horizon at the end of August. 

As mentioned above, the full Moon will be Monday afternoon, August 19, at 2:26 PM EDT. This will be Tuesday morning from Nepal Standard Time eastward across the rest of Asia and Australia to the International Date Line. The Moon will appear full for about three days around this time, from Sunday morning through early Wednesday morning. As the third full Moon in a season with four full Moons, this will be a Blue Moon (by the older, more traditional definition). It will also be a supermoon. 

Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, August 20 to 21, Saturn will be very close to the full Moon. As evening twilight ends (at 8:57 PM EDT) they will be 2 degrees above the eastern horizon with Saturn 1 degree to the upper left. They will be at their closest about an hour later. The Moon will reach its highest in the sky Wednesday morning (at 2:32 AM) with Saturn 2 degrees to the right. When morning twilight begins (at 5:26 AM) Saturn will be almost 4 degrees to the lower right of the Moon. See http://lunar-occultations.com/iota/planets/0821saturn.htm for a map and information on the areas that will actually see the Moon pass in front of Saturn. 

Wednesday morning, August 21, at 1:02 AM EDT, the Moon will be at perigee, its closest to the Earth for this orbit. 

Sunday night into Monday morning, August 25 to 26, the Pleiades star cluster will appear above the waning half-moon. When the Moon rises on the east-northeastern horizon (at 11:12 PM EDT) the Pleiades will be just 1 degree above the Moon. The Pleiades will be 4 degrees to the upper right as morning twilight begins (at 5:31 AM). 

Monday morning, August 26, the waning Moon will appear half-full as it reaches its last quarter at 5:26 AM EDT.

Tuesday morning, August 27, bright Jupiter will appear below the waning crescent Moon. As Jupiter rises on the east-northeastern horizon (at 12:34 AM EDT) it will be 6 degrees below the Moon. By the time morning twilight begins (at 5:32 AM) Jupiter will be 5.5 degrees to the lower right of the Moon. 

Wednesday morning, August 28, Mars will appear to the right of the waning crescent Moon. As Mars rises on the east-northeastern horizon (at 12:56 AM EDT) it will be 6 degrees to the right. By the time morning twilight begins (at 5:34 AM) Mars will be 8 degrees to the upper right. Wednesday morning will also be the first morning that Mercury will be above the east-northeastern horizon as morning twilight begins. 

Thursday evening, August 29, will be the first evening bright Venus will be above the western horizon as evening twilight ends (at 8:42 PM EDT). 

Friday morning, August 30, the bright star Pollux will be above the waning crescent Moon. When the Moon rises on the northeastern horizon (at 2:50 AM EDT) Pollux will be 3 degrees from the Moon. It will be 4 degrees from the Moon when morning twilight begins (at 5:36 AM).

Sunday morning, September 1, you may be able to see the thin, waning crescent Moon with Mercury 4.5 degrees to the lower right. Mercury will rise last (at 5:14 AM) and the Moon will be 6 degrees above the east-northeastern horizon as morning twilight begins 24 minutes later (at 5:38 AM).

Monday evening, September 2, at 9:55 PM EDT, will be the new Moon when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun. 

The day of or the day after the New Moon marks the start of the new month for most lunisolar calendars. The eighth month of the Chinese year of the Dragon starts on Tuesday, September 3. Sundown on Tuesday marks the start of Elul in the Hebrew calendar. Elul is a time of preparation for the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Customs include granting and asking others for forgiveness as well as beginning or ending all letters with the wish that the recipient will have a good year. In the Islamic calendar the months traditionally start with the first sighting of the waxing crescent Moon. Many Muslim communities now follow the Umm al-Qura Calendar of Saudi Arabia, which uses astronomical calculations to start months in a more predictable way. Using this calendar, sundown on Tuesday evening will probably be the beginning of Rabi' al-Awwal, the month in which many Muslims celebrate Mawlid, the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. 

Wednesday evening, September 4, will be when Mercury reaches its greatest angular separation from the Sun as seen from the Earth (called greatest elongation). This is not quite the same as when Mercury will appear at its highest as morning twilight begins.  

Friday morning, September 6, will be when Mercury will appear at its highest (2 degrees) above the east-northeastern horizon as morning twilight begins (at 5:43 AM EDT). 

Wednesday evening, September 4, you might be able to see the thin, waxing crescent Moon near bright Venus, although you may need binoculars to find the Moon in the glow of dusk. The Moon will be 3 degrees above the western horizon 30 minutes after sunset (at 8:03 PM EDT) with Venus 5 degrees to the upper left. The Moon will set 17 minutes later (at 8:20 PM), 12 minutes before evening twilight ends (at 8:32 PM). 

Thursday morning, September 5, at 10:55 AM EDT, the Moon will be at apogee, its farthest from the Earth for this orbit. 

Thursday evening, September 5, the thin, waxing crescent Moon will be 7 degrees to the left of bright Venus. The Moon will be 1 degree above the western horizon as evening twilight ends (at 8:30 PM EDT) with Venus setting first 4 minutes later (at 8:34 PM). 

Friday evening, September 6, the star Spica will appear 3 degrees to the left of the waxing crescent Moon. As evening twilight ends (at 8:29 PM EDT) the Moon will be 5 degrees above the west-southwestern horizon. Spica will set first 25 minutes later (at 8:54 PM). A small part of Africa will see the Moon pass in front of Spica, see http://lunar-occultations.com/iota/bstar/0906zc1925.htm for a map and information. 

Saturday night, September 7, Saturn will reach its closest and brightest for the year, called "opposition" because it will be opposite the Earth from the Sun, effectively a "full" Saturn. Saturn will be 10 degrees above the east-southeastern horizon as evening twilight ends (at 8:27 PM EDT), will reach its highest in the sky Sunday morning at 1:09 AM, and will be 11 degrees above the west-southwestern horizon as morning twilight begins (at 5:45 AM). 

Monday morning, September 9, will be when Mercury and the bright star Regulus will be at their closest, just 0.5 degrees apart. They will be 5 degrees above the east-northeastern horizon as morning twilight begins (at 5:46 AM EDT).

Monday evening, September 9, the star Antares will be 7 degrees to the upper left of the waxing crescent Moon. As evening twilight ends (at 8:24 PM EDT) the Moon will be 16 degrees above the southwestern horizon and it will set on the west-southwestern horizon 2 hours later (at 10:26 PM). 

By Tuesday evening, September 10, the Moon will have shifted to 6 degrees to the left of Antares and the pair will separate as the evening progresses, with Antares setting first (at 10:45 PM EDT). 

Wednesday morning, September 11, the Moon will appear half-full as it reaches its first quarter at 2:06 AM EDT. 

Our 24 hour clock is based on the average length of the solar day. Solar noon on Sunday, September 15 to solar noon on Monday, September 16, will be the shortest solar day of the year, 23 hours, 59 minutes, and 38.6 seconds long. 

Tuesday morning, September 17, will be the last morning that Mercury will be above the horizon as morning twilight begins (at 5:54 AM EDT). 

Monday night into Tuesday morning, September 16 to 17, Saturn will appear near the full Moon. As evening twilight ends (at 8:12 PM EDT) Saturn will be 6 degrees to the left of the Moon. When the Moon reaches its highest for the night (at 12:17 AM) Saturn will be 4 degrees to the upper left. By the time morning twilight begins (at 5:54 AM) the Moon will be 1 degree above the west-southwestern horizon with Saturn 1 degree above the Moon. For parts of western North America and across the Pacific Ocean towards Australia the Moon will pass in front of Saturn. See http://lunar-occultations.com/iota/planets/0917saturn.htm for a map and information on the areas that will see this occultation. 

The full Moon after next will be Tuesday night, September 17, at 10:35 PM EDT. This will be on Wednesday from Newfoundland and Greenland Time eastward across Eurasia, Africa, and Australia to the International Date Line. Most commercial calendars are based on Greenwich or Universal Time and will show this full Moon on Wednesday. 

This will be a partial lunar eclipse. The Moon will start entering the partial shadow of the Earth at 8:41 PM EDT. The slight dimming of the Moon will be difficult to notice until the top edge of the Moon starts entering the full shadow at 10:13 PM. The peak of the eclipse will be at 10:44 PM with just the top 8.4% of the Moon in full shadow. The Moon will finish exiting the full shadow at 11:16 PM and the partial shadow on Wednesday morning at 12:47 AM. 

This will also be the second of four consecutive supermoons. The Moon will appear full for about three days, from Monday evening through Thursday morning.