When the position of our Earth is between the Moon and the Sun, usually we will experience the full moon phenomenon.
The full moon usually occurs on the 14th day after the new moon phase. Have you seen it
Unlike the Indonesian people who only know the full moon, American society has a unique habit, lo.
They give names or nicknames on the full moon. Not just one nickname, American society has a different nickname for the full moon in each month.
What are the names of the Full Moon in America? Let's find out!
January
The full moon in January will be named wolf moon.
Why? Because in January, usually a lot of wolves swarm around the Native American villages.
February
In this month, America will be covered by snow and experiencing the peak of winter.
Therefore, the full moon that occurs in February is also called the snow moon.
March
Purnama in this month is given three names, namely worm moon, sap moon and crow moon.
In March, worms will come out of the ground. This is a sign, that winter has ended.
March is the perfect time to tap maple sap and turn it into maple syrup.
In this month, crows also began to spy out after taking refuge from winter.
April
Full moon that occurs in April will be named pink moon (pink moon), grass moon (grass moon), and fish moon (fish moon).
The name pink moon is given, because this month the pink phlox flower will bloom beautifully.
Full moon in April is also called grass moon, because this month the grass starts to flourish.
It turns out, in April, fish will go upriver to spawn. Therefore, this full moon is also named fish moon.
May
In May, the full moon is called the flower moon and the planting moon.
This month, flowers begin to bloom, so Native Americans can start planting their land.
June
In June, the full moon is called strawberry moon (rose moon) and rose moon (moon rose).
The nickname was given because June is the time to harvest strawberries.
Not only that, this month, roses also began to bloom beautifully.
July
Buck moon (deer moon), thunder moon (lightning month), and hay moon (straw moon), that's the nickname for full moon in July.
Full moon in June is called buck moon, because in this month, deer antlers start growing on the heads of male deer.
In this month also began a storm that is usually accompanied by lightning. Therefore, the full moon of this month is also called the thunder moon.
In July, the straw starts to scatter, so Native Americans will start cutting straw. Therefore, the full moon in this month is also nicknamed Hay Moon.
August
In August, the tribes in the Great Lakes will catch fatty ugly fish, called sturgeon fish.
Because of this tradition, the full moon that occurs in August is also called the sturgeon moon.
In this month, America also began to enter the peak of summer. So, the full moon in this month is also called the red moon.
September
September arrived, meaning that corn was arrived. Therefore, the full moon in September is called the corn moon.
October
Full moon in October is usually nicknamed hunter moon (hunting month).
Why? Because this month, Native Americans will hunt for food for winter supplies.
November
November is a fairly cold time in America, therefore, the full moon of this month is called the frost moon.
This cold air can make the rivers in America freeze, lo! Oh yes, this cold air indicates that winter is coming soon.
The full moon in November is also called the beaver moon, because in this month the beaver starts to make a nest.
December
Cold moon is the name given to the full moon in December.
The name was given because this month America is in winter.
This winter makes America covered with dark sky longer, than usual.
Therefore, the full moon of this month is also called the long night moon.
Those are the names given by Native Americans to the full moon that comes in every month.
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