Full moon August 2022

Aries; Taurus; Gemini; Cancer; Leo; Virgo; Libra; Scorpio; Sagittarius; Capricorn; Pisces. Robyn Morris.

The Aquarius full Moon reminds you of your value to others, and how you can make a difference to people's lives when you shift your priorities. "Your ruling planet, Neptune, is retrograde in your sign during the Aquarius full Moon, putting your own desires on the back burner. "During the period of this full Moon, your ruling planet, communicative Mercury is in your own sign, Virgo, which means plans made today will be carried out easily. The full Moon is a little space just for you. She says: "You're always on the go, Aries, and so you sometimes miss the opportunity to look around you and check if someone is in distress or if someone is reaching out. This Aquarius full Moon will see you needing alone time, to reflect and plan ahead." The full Moon in your sign reminds you that your own space deserves to be honoured too. Interestingly, it is the fourth Supermoon in a row, following July's Buck moon, June's Strawberry moon, and May's Flower Moon. The Sturgeon Moon is also the final Supermoon of 2022." The message of the Sturgeon Moon is to carry on. The enormous fish can live to over 100 years old and can grow to over a ton in weight. It will peak after midnight in the UK, so the official full Moon date is the 12th. This effect is amplified further when the Moon is still low on the horizon, thanks to the Moon illusion.

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This point is called the perigee. But when exactly can you see the Sturgeon Moon? Why is it called this? When the Moon reaches perigee at the same time as a full Moon occurs in the lunar cycle, the Moon looms larger in the sky and we get a supermoon.

Full moons possess a powerful gravitational pull on the Earth, which is what affects the tides, animals and even people. This Sturgeon Moon will be the last ...

Aquarius is the eleventh zodiac sign on the wheel and is the polarity of Leo. This means that both zodiac signs hold ties to our passions, sense of expression, aspirations and how we connect to others—whether that is in love or friendship. Power struggles may appear with Venus opposed to Pluto. Luckily, she will be linked sweetly to Neptune, which could help us to find compassion and beauty if we unplug from the drama and pursue creative or spiritual forms of expression. Home, family and domestic concerns will be on the top of your mind, Scorpio. You may be shifting from one location to the next, getting into real estate or deciding to renovate or redecorate. His work harnesses the power of the stars in regards to entertainment lifestyle and trends affecting people worldwide. You’re often one of the busiest and most productive zodiac signs of all, Virgo, and this full moon will add even more on your plate. Intimacy and how closely you trust another will be spot lit at this time, Cancer. In fact, you could notice that you and someone you are attached to have to discuss some serious plans ahead. One last way this could affect you, though, is that if you’ve hidden a secret—or someone else has—it may pop out now. Last, if your schedule allows, you could be bounding around on a road trip or flight. Don’t be afraid to speak up and announce your needs to the world. Use your enthusiasm to pursue long-distance travel or consider places you’d like to visit in the year to come. Embrace your adventurous side, Gemini. The full moon will push you to explore horizons beyond your wildest dreams. Use this period to highlight your ambitions and reach toward them now.

Guardian Australia picture editor Carly Earl explains the dos and don'ts of photographing the celestial spectacle, the last supermoon of of 2022.

It allows you to not only increase the size of the moon in the frame but to get all the detail within it while keeping the image as sharp as possible. Your settings will change depending on the quality of the camera you are using. I would suggest making sure there is another element to the image – so capturing the moon as it goes past, say, a beautiful bridge or a mountain.

The Sturgeon Moon caps off four consecutive months of supermoons. Here's the best way to see August's fishy lunar event.

- August: Sturgeon Moon - May: Flower Moon This month’s supermoon will be the last of 2022.