Every time the human being invents more types of moons different depending on their visibility, color, size, etc. And it is that the different positions of the moon and its visibility from the earth make place different names to recognize said situation. We have from the supermoon, strawberry moon, sturgeon moon and many more.
In this article we are going to explain to you what are the different types of moons that exist, their characteristics and why they have been given that name.
types of moons
superluna
When a full moon appears and is closest to Earth, we call it a supermoon. This is because the moon's orbit around the earth is elliptical, so which is sometimes closer to the earth and sometimes further away.
The point at which the Moon is furthest from Earth is called apogee and is approximately 400.000 kilometers from Earth. On the other hand, when a supermoon occurs, the closest point, called perigee, is 350.000 meters away.
The moon passes through them every lunar cycle (ie every 28 days). The average distance from Earth to the Moon (often used to refer to us) is 384.400 km.
Sometimes this can happen, as we have seen in this article that the type of moon occurs during the full moon, and if a supermoon phenomenon also occurs at the same time, we can combine the two concepts, for example: super blood moon, super moon harvest, etc. The next super full moon will occur on August 31, 2023.
blue Moon
The second full moon that occurs in the same month is called a blue moon. This event is repeated approximately every two and a half years. The next Blue Moon will occur on August 31, 2023, which will be the second full moon of the month (and a supermoon, given the proximity).
blood moon or red moon
A blood moon, also known as a red moon, occurs when a lunar eclipse occurs. When the Earth is between the Moon and the Sun, sometimes the dark surface inside the eclipse will be barely visible, casting a reddish shadow. This is a product of reflected light from our planet.
wolf moon
The first full moon of the year is known as the wolf moon. It is believed that it got its name because it is easier to hear the wolves howling at this time of year. This moon is also known as an icy moon and a cold moon.
Snow moon
It is easy to imagine that it is a full moon in the middle of winter (in the northern hemisphere) and following the Wolf Moon. Term used by North American tribes to refer to a time when there is usually more snow. Sometimes, they may also refer to this moon as the Hunger Moon due to the scarcity of food and prey.
worm moon
This strangely named moon is derived from the resurrection of earthworms, of course at the end of winter, which is why it is associated with the moon that marks the end of winter. The origin of its name also seems to come from an American tribe. This moon is also known as the "Sugar Moon" because it coincides with the Canadian maple syrup harvest.
In the northern hemisphere, it usually occurs in March, close to the vernal equinox.
pink moon
We call the pink moon the full moon, which generally occurs in April and is named for the color of the first flowers that appear in spring.
flower moon
Its name comes from the moment when a hundred flowers bloom and they do so in spring. Usually a full moon in May.
strawberry moon
A strawberry moon is when the full moon coincides with the beginning of summer in one hemisphere and winter in the other. Therefore, the two phenomena must coincide, although many refer colloquially to this moon as a June or early summer moon.
It got its name from the indigenous peoples of North America, as it meant that the strawberry harvest began in the first month of summer. It is also known as the Strawberry Moon or also known as the Rose Moon, in some towns it means the beginning of the collection of these flowers. The Strawberry Moon that we describe is an event that occurs every 50 years. The next Strawberry Moon will occur on June 22, 2062.
deer moon
This is the summer moon, usually the July full moon, so called because animals grow horns at this time.
sturgeon moon
The full moon, which usually falls in August, has been named by this since ancient times, as some residents near the Great Lakes knew that this was the time when sturgeon spawned.
harvest moon
It is the closest full moon to the autumnal equinox which, as the name suggests, marks the harvest of most traditional crops. The full moon usually occurs in September, but it occurs approximately every three years in October. It is also known as the corn moon.
hunter moon
The Full Moon occurs after the Harvest Moon, and therefore after the Autumnal Equinox (in the Northern Hemisphere). It usually happens in October, but It can also happen in November. It is called the "hunter" because it occurs at a time conducive to hunting, which is also traditionally used to store food for the winter.
beaver moon
Full Moon of November, or after the Hunter Moon. When beavers actively prepare for winter. Also because beavers are hunted during this moon for their pelts to help them weather the winter cold. This Moon can also be called the Frost Moon or Frost Moon.
cold moon
This is the December moon or the moon closest to the winter solstice (in the northern hemisphere). The moon marks the beginning of winter in that hemisphere.
I hope that with this information you can learn more about the different types of moons that exist and their characteristics.