August Moon Name
The full moon for august is called sturgeon moon because of the large number of fish in the lakes where the algonquin tribes fished.
August moon name. Like green corn moon barley moon fruit moon or grain moon. Autumn moon taos. In northern america the second full moon of the summer is traditionally known. Other names for this full moon include green corn moon barley moon fruit moon and grain moon from old english anglo saxon.
Harvest moon a harvest moon also referred to as a full corn moon gets its name from the fact that september was the month of harvest as well as the time of year when the moon was brightest which allowed farmers to gather their crops. However august s full moon can be called by other names as well. The full moon of august arrived on monday august 3 but depending on where you live it will have a different name. Also listed is the tradition and or origin of that moon name.
Published august 4 2017 by shirleytwofeathers. Acorns ripen moon maidu. Berry moon anishnaabe. What follows is a list in alphabetical order of the names given to the august moon.
The full moon on august 3rd corresponds with the hindu festival raksha bandhan which celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters.