When to watch it, schedule in Mexico and rituals on the Sturgeon Moon – Fox Sports

The first Blue Supermoon of 2024 is about to give us a beautiful astronomical spectacle, as the August 2024 Full Moon will be easily visible in Mexico, with specialists’ projections establishing that it will be 16% larger and up to 30% brighter than usual.

For those who enjoy these natural spectacles, they should know that it is in this “Supermoon” phase when the natural satellite is at or near the closest point in its orbit around the Earth (at least 90 percent of the perigee).

What is the Full Moon of August called?

• Sturgeon Moon: A traditional name associated with the abundance of this type of fish during the month of August, originating from Native American tribes who identified it as such.
• Blue Moon: A term indicating a second Full Moon in a month or the fourth Full Moon in a season, and not necessarily referring to a blue color.

Full moon. (Freepik)

When and where will the August 2024 Supermoon be visible?

The so-called Sturgeon Moon will occur next Monday, August 19 at 12:26 pm (Mexico City time). Being a supermoon, its size will be so large and its brightness so high that it will be easy to see without the need for special equipment, as long as the sky is clear. The good news is that if you can’t see it on Monday, the satellite will appear full approximately from the previous Sunday (August 18) until the following Wednesday (August 21), reaching its perigee on the latter day.

Full Moon Rituals for August 2024: This is how the Sturgeon Moon will benefit you

Abundance and prosperity:

• Elements: A glass of water, a bay leaf, a moonlit place.
• Procedure: Place the bay leaf in the glass of water and leave it under the light of the full moon overnight. The next day, remove the leaf and let it dry in the sun. Once dry, keep it in a safe place as an amulet of prosperity.

Personal strength:

• Elements: A red or orange candle, a stone or crystal (such as red jasper or agate).
• Procedure: Light the candle and hold the stone in your hands, visualizing how the energy of the full moon fills you with strength and vitality. You can repeat positive affirmations related to your inner strength.

Moon bath:

• Elements: Bath salts, essential oils, a bathtub with warm water.
• Procedure: Prepare a bath with warm water and add bath salts and essential oils with relaxing and purifying properties. During the bath, visualize how the energy of the full moon cleanses and renews your body and spirit.

Meditation under the moonlight:

• Items: A quiet place outdoors, a blanket or mat.
• Procedure: Find a place where you can observe the full moon without interruptions. Sit comfortably and meditate, concentrating on the moonlight and allowing a feeling of peace and connection with the universe to invade you.

Writing of intentions:

• Elements: A paper and a pen.
• Procedure: Write down your wishes and goals on a piece of paper, visualizing how they manifest in your life. You can then burn the paper (with caution) as a symbol of release and manifestation.