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CNET
5 hours ago
- Science
- CNET
August's Full Sturgeon Moon Lines Up With Perseids, Saturn, Venus and Jupiter
As long as you're looking at the night sky, August has a ton of cool stuff going on this year. Among those is the full moon, also known as the Sturgeon Moon. It's the last full moon of the summer, and it's coming on Aug. 9. Per The Farmer's Almanac, the full moon will reach its peak brightness at 3:55 a.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 9. Thus, if you want to see the moon at its brightest, you'll want to look up the evening of Aug. 8 and on into the next morning. It's not a big deal if you miss it, as the moon will be over 90% full from Aug. 6 through Aug. 11, so you'll have plenty of chances to look up and see it. A lot is going on during this full moon, so if you want to make a night of it, you have other things you can look for. Saturn, Venus, Mercury, Uranus and Neptune will all be in the south and eastern sky, lining up nicely in preparation for the planet parade coming in late August. Venus and Jupiter don't make an appearance until much later in the evening, but they'll be visible with the naked eye. The other three will require some sort of magnification. The Perseids meteor shower is also active, so you may spy a shooting star or two, depending on how dark it is outside. The Perseids come from the Perseus constellation. On the morning of Aug. 9, it'll be in the eastern sky alongside Venus and Jupiter, so everything will be in the same general area. Why is it called the Sturgeon Moon? The Sturgeon Moon is named after the humble sturgeon fish. According to The Farmer's Almanac, sturgeon were a staple food for Native Americans in the Great Lakes region, and the fish used to be a lot more abundant during mid- to late summer. Of all the bony fish, the sturgeon is the most primitive, dating back to the Cretaceous period over 120 million years ago. Thus, scholars often refer to the fish as a living fossil. It's also a long-lived fish, with an average lifespan of 50 to 60 years. Females of the species can get as old as 150 years. Other names for August's full moon include the Corn Moon, Ricing Moon, Black Cherries Moon and Mountain Shadows Moon. It's also been called a Harvest Moon, splitting the name with September's full moon.
Condé Nast Traveler
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Condé Nast Traveler
Your August 2025 Horoscope: Take Some Risks This Month
You might also be in the midst of drafting a brainchild that is near and dear to your heart—maybe writing a novella, or launching a podcast, or creating content that feels satisfying to bring into the world. If that's the case, it would make sense that you're feeling a little stressed with a big project on your plate. The full moon in Aquarius on August 9 is definitely pumping up the visibility factor for you, but you will be equally aware of what aspects of your work you're feeling very over and done with. On August 23, the new moon in Virgo kicks off a new creativity process for you—one that will ask you to show up with a radically different form of self-expression and bury the remaining dregs of shyness and humility that have kept you playing small. At the end of the day, this is about you cultivating the confidence to really go there and own what you're all about—to, as they say, dance like no one's watching. Gemini Rising There's always a different way to get to where you're going. Maybe your internal GPS system just needs a bit of patience while it's recalculating its preferred route. As you make your way through the tail end of Mercury's retrograde, a signal that got scrambled last month becomes clear again as Mercury stations direct on August 11. Maybe you've been reworking some material that you weren't happy with initially—writing that needed a second pass, audio that needed to be rerecorded, ideas you nearly forgot about that were ready to be resurrected—or maybe you've been quite literally on a trip down memory lane, revisiting old haunts, conversations, and friendships that popped back into your life over the last couple weeks. The old can become new again, and a detour can become the new plan. With so much novelty to explore and potentially new options to consider, it makes sense that you may have needed a minute to pause and reconsider. Trust that you're arriving right on time. There are also some tense aspects and contradictions forming between Mars, Saturn, Venus, and Jupiter in August. On one hand, you might be coming into some cash or acquiring other forms of riches and treasure in the days leading up to August 12 (maybe this is your sign to attend that estate sale?). On the other hand, there's notable tension between the artist and the peanut gallery. Even if that material you're remixing isn't met with the warmest approval, it probably matters more that you create the thing that's most authentic and most alive to you. Besides, maybe the integrity of your self-expression is the thing that's going to be most lucrative for you at the end of the day. If you're a parent or you work with kids, brace yourself for potential tantrums or acting out, particularly between August 6 and 8, when Mars and Saturn are marching into opposition. On August 9, the full moon in Aquarius brings this standoff into even sharper relief. This lunation lands in your ninth house of philosophy, politics, knowledge, and travel. Wherever there's tension arising in your world this month, it may be an opportunity to clarify what you believe and what kinds of principles you're willing to stand by. You may also come to learn that one particular door is now closed to you, like a trip you were thinking about taking or an educational program you were considering. Given all the Mercury Retrograde weirdness, it wouldn't exactly come as a surprise if you run into some travel issues or have to pivot in a new direction. The mandate of the month: do what you do best and remain flexible. Cancer Rising This month, you're getting your motivational cues from the flowers that insist on flourishing through cracks in the cement. You're an oyster forming pearls around the grains of sand that make their way into your shell, a diva that thrives best under pressure. With Venus and Jupiter forming a conjunction in Cancer on August 12, there's a lot of sweetness that's finally within reach, but it won't come without significant strain either. Mars and Saturn oppose each other on August 8 in a tense T-square with Venus and Jupiter, creating the adversity that complicates the celebration. It's a bit like throwing a wedding where part of your family doesn't approve of the union, or having your personal life blow up a bit while you're walking on stage to receive your Oscar. Even if you wish there were certain people who were celebrating this win with you, even if you'd rather certain things not suck the air out of the room while you're taking your bows, don't let anything rob you of the flowers you deserve.
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Get ready for the 'moon illusion.' July's full moon to appear low in Michigan skies
July's full moon will be the farthest from the sun this year as both the Earth and moon make their orbits, but it also will provide a good opportunity to check out the "moon illusion." The buck moon, set to peak July 10, comes a week after Earth reached its farthest point from the sun in its orbit, according to Live Science. Thus, the July full moon will also be at its farthest point from the sun as well. The moon will appear low in the night sky this week, giving it an unnaturally large appearance known as the moon illusion. "Photographs prove that the moon is the same width near the horizon as when it's high in the sky, but that's not what we perceive with our eyes," NASA says. "Thus, it's an illusion rooted in the way our brains process visual information. Even though we've been observing it for thousands of years, there's still not a satisfying scientific explanation for exactly why we see it." The National Weather Service predicts chances of partly cloudy skies throughout most of the state overnight July 10, with the full moon likely to be visible at moonrise. Look up in the evening sky to see the buck moon, set to appear full July 9 and 10, and visible as it rises above the horizon at night. Here's what to know: How low will the full moon appear? July's full moon will look quite low in the sky after sunset, says. This comes as the sun appears high in the sky during the day following the summer solstice. Also, the rare major lunar standstill sees the sun's gravity impact the moon's orbit in relation to Earth, making it appear especially low. Why does the moon look yellowish near the horizon? The moon tends to have a more yellow or orange hue near the horizon than when it's high overhead, NASA said. "This happens because the Moon's light travels a longer distance through the atmosphere. As it travels a longer path, more of the shorter, bluer wavelengths of light are scattered away, leaving more of the longer, redder wavelengths. (Dust or pollution can also deepen the reddish color)," NASA explained. How did the buck moon get its name? The name buck moon comes from bucks, or male deer, reaching their antlers' full-growth during this season, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. When does the full moon peak in July 2025? The full moon will peak at 4:37 p.m. on July 10, 2025. While high or low clouds are expected in various areas across Michigan overnight July 10, forecasters expect the buck moon to remain visible in most regions in the early part of the night, per the weather service. Is the buck moon a supermoon? No, the buck moon is not a supermoon. What phase of the lunar cycle is the moon in now? The moon is currently in its waxing gibbous phase, at 95% illumination, according to The moon's next phases in July 2025 are: Full Moon: July 10 Last Quarter: July 17 New Moon: July 24 Where can you watch the buck moon in Michigan? Michigan is home to six dark sky state parks, three international dark sky parks and an international dark sky sanctuary. The Alpena area has three Dark Sky Preserves: Rockport State Recreation Area, Thompson's Harbor State Park and Negwegon State Park. In Mackinaw City, Headlands International Dark Sky Park. In Empire, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. In Munising, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. In Paradise, the Great Lakes Museum and Whitefish Point Light Station and Tahquamenon Falls State Park. In Port Austin, Port Crescent State Park. In Clayton, Lake Hudson Recreation Area. In Carp Lake, Wilderness State Park. Keweenaw Dark Sky Park in Keweenaw County and Dr. T.K. Lawless Park in Cass County are international spots. And, finally, the Beaver Island State Wildlife Research Area is an international sanctuary. When is the next full moon after July? The sturgeon moon will peak Aug. 9, 2025. Contact Jenna Prestininzi: jprestininzi@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Moon illusion will make buck moon appear larger as it illuminates Michigan skies Solve the daily Crossword
UAE Moments
20-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- UAE Moments
♌ Leo Daily Horoscope for July 20, 2025
The full moon hype is fading, and the universe is handing you a bit of breathing room. Today is about refining your energy, not exhausting it. Instead of chasing the spotlight, you're being guided to check in with your goals, your people, and your peace. There's power in being low-key when you need to recharge your roar. 💼 Career & Ambitions: Today's all about fine-tuning the details. You've got the big ideas, but now's your chance to add polish. Double-check your work, review that email before hitting send, and follow up with someone you've been meaning to reconnect with. Slow and steady wins this race. 💖 Love & Relationships: You're feeling more grounded in your relationships today, and it shows. If you're partnered, meaningful conversation > grand gestures. If you're single, don't chase — attract. Someone who values emotional depth may notice your more chill vibe. 💪 Body & Wellness: Your body's craving routine and structure. Keep it simple: hydrate, stretch, and get some sleep. A short walk or a clean meal might feel surprisingly good today. Bonus points if you unplug from screens for an hour. 🧠 Mental Health Check: Your mind is clearer than it's been all week, but don't overload it with new tasks. Use today to reflect, organize your space, or make a small shift in a habit that's been dragging you down.
Times
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts review — celebrating soft rock legends
Were these legends of 1970s soft rock put together at a Hyde Park mega concert not for their shared advanced age, but for their lunar sympathies? Van Morrison has Moondance. Cat Stevens has Moonshadow. And Neil Young has Harvest Moon. All of this on a night with (almost) a full moon. Probably not, given that Morrison picked the short straw and went on at a moon-free 4.45pm. Perhaps in rebellion he did a set of super smooth jazz and blues; pleasant enough, but lacking the bite to pull the crowd out of its sun-drenched torpor. Still, Morrison was in fine voice, two female backing singers offered cheerful counterparts, and after a bit of tetchiness when the band missed their cue he went off on an extended bout of scat vocalising. Best was a bluesy rendition of Gloria, the garage rock standard he wrote while still in his teens for his Belfast band Them, brought to the heights of ecstasy by one of the backing singers going operatic. And no Moondance. • Van Morrison: 'I was at the bottom. Game over' Yusuf/Cat Stevens came on and played The Wind, that beautiful acoustic ballad from his 1971 album Teaser and the Firecat, and it sounded just as it did on the record. It has been over a decade since Stevens thawed from an approach to Islam that curtailed performing his old material, and now it was like nothing had changed since his spiritually searching 1970s heyday. No more so than with Miles From Nowhere, a rock epic on trying to find the meaning of life to match the Who's The Seeker. 'It's a full moon,' announced Stevens, which was almost correct, to introduce Moonshadow, his lullaby-like acceptance of the ascetic life. 'We've got to be careful because children may be losing their lives,' said Stevens before Where Do The Children Play, and the gentle ecological message stood up after all these years. 'You can't live on this planet and not have a conscience about what's going on in Palestine,' he announced before The Little Ones, a song he wrote during the Bosnian War. Finally came Peace Train, the perfect ending for a joyous set that overran due to Stevens' excitement. 'Neil Young can wait a little bit longer,' he said, asserting his own position like a grandfather with a touch of stardust. 'I like him, but you know.' If that bothered Young, he didn't show it as he wandered on stage to sing Ambulance Blues, an acoustic expression of disenchantment with the hippie era from his downbeat 1974 classic, On the Beach. From then on Young was on fire: a blistering Cowgirl in the Sand, an ultra-heavy Cinnamon Girl, a slow and tender Old Man. • Read more music reviews, interviews and guides on what to listen to next And full credit to Young for changing his set list since Glastonbury: this was raw and in the moment, with a kind of living purity that made it shine. Young certainly wasn't one for a big production: the stagecraft stretched to a toy octopus on a speaker and a wooden goddess who came down from the rafters. And yes, he did do Harvest Moon, that eternally romantic ode to lasting love. It meant the night belonged to Neil.★★★★☆ Follow @timesculture to read the latest reviews
