Articles About August (4)

The Month of August
August is the eighth month in the Gregorian calendar and has 31 days. In the northern half of the world, August is the last month of summer.

About the 12 Months
Why are there 12 months? How long are they, and what do the month names mean?

Astronomical Events 2024
When, where, and how to see things happening in the sky and space.

August: Sturgeon Moon
The Full Moon in August is called the Sturgeon Moon, named after North America’s largest fish. Other names for this Full Moon include Grain Moon, Corn Moon, Lynx Moon, and Lightning Moon.