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Sturgeon Moon, August’s full moon, in pictures

Updated On Aug 04, 2020 02:52 PM IST

August’s full moon is also called the Sturgeon Moon because the giant sturgeon (a fish species) of the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain were most readily caught during this part of summer. Other names for this Full Moon include Full Green Corn Moon, Wheat Cut Moon, Moon When All Things Ripen, and Blueberry Moon.

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The moon rises behind the columns of the ancient marble Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, about 70 Km (45 miles) south-southeast of Athens, Sunday Aug. 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 04, 2020 02:52 PM IST

The moon rises behind the columns of the ancient marble Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, about 70 Km (45 miles) south-southeast of Athens, Sunday Aug. 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)

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The moon rises behind the columns of the ancient marble Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, about 70 Km (45 miles) south-southeast of Athens, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris) (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 04, 2020 02:52 PM IST

The moon rises behind the columns of the ancient marble Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, about 70 Km (45 miles) south-southeast of Athens, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris) (AP)

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Sounio: The moon rises behind the columns of the ancient marble Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, about 70 Km (45 miles) south-southeast of Athens, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020. AP/PTI Photo(AP03-08-2020_000011A) (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 04, 2020 02:52 PM IST

Sounio: The moon rises behind the columns of the ancient marble Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, about 70 Km (45 miles) south-southeast of Athens, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020. AP/PTI Photo(AP03-08-2020_000011A) (AP)

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The moon rises behind the columns of the ancient marble Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, about 70 Km (45 miles) south of Athens, Monday, Aug. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis) (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 04, 2020 02:52 PM IST

The moon rises behind the columns of the ancient marble Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, about 70 Km (45 miles) south of Athens, Monday, Aug. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis) (AP)

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The moon rises over the columns of the ancient marble Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, about 70 Km (45 miles) south of Athens, Monday, Aug. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis) (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 04, 2020 02:52 PM IST

The moon rises over the columns of the ancient marble Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, about 70 Km (45 miles) south of Athens, Monday, Aug. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis) (AP)

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A full moon rises behind the Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounion, near Athens, Greece, August 3, 2020. REUTERS/Costas Baltas (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 04, 2020 02:52 PM IST

A full moon rises behind the Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounion, near Athens, Greece, August 3, 2020. REUTERS/Costas Baltas (REUTERS)

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A full moon rises behind the Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounion, near Athens, Greece, August 3, 2020. REUTERS/Costas Baltas (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 04, 2020 02:52 PM IST

A full moon rises behind the Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounion, near Athens, Greece, August 3, 2020. REUTERS/Costas Baltas (REUTERS)

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A full moon rises behind the Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounion, near Athens, Greece, August 3, 2020. REUTERS/Costas Baltas (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 04, 2020 02:52 PM IST

A full moon rises behind the Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounion, near Athens, Greece, August 3, 2020. REUTERS/Costas Baltas (REUTERS)

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A full moon rises behind the Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounion, near Athens, Greece, August 3, 2020. REUTERS/Costas Baltas (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 04, 2020 02:52 PM IST

A full moon rises behind the Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounion, near Athens, Greece, August 3, 2020. REUTERS/Costas Baltas (REUTERS)

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