Next full moon south carolina

• A total lunar eclipse, also known as a blood moon, will occur on Sept. 7.
• The reddish color of a blood moon is caused by the same process that makes sunsets appear red.
• This lunar eclipse will not be visible from North America but can be seen in parts of Australia, India, and Africa.

A total lunar eclipse is coming to night skies this month - but only for some viewers.

September's full "Corn Moon," named for crops harvested during late summer and early fall, will reach peak illumination 2:09 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7. It will be below the horizon at this time, but you'll be able to see it in the night sky later.

The "Harvest Moon" and the first supermoon of the year will occur in October. In September, a blood moon is coming to night skies, but U.S. residents will have a hard time viewing it. Here's what to know about the phenomenon.

What is a blood moon?

"Blood moon" is a nickname given to total lunar eclipses due to the red or orangish appearance of the moon during an eclipse. The process that causes the chance in appearance is the same that makes our sky blue and our sunsets red, according to NASA.

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Moonlight Hike

The crisp air, the crunch of pine needles underfoot and the peaceful solitude of the forest at evening can make a moonlight hike an unforgettable experience. Recently, I had the opportunity to seize a moonlight hike at Sesquicentennial State Park with Ranger Stacey, and not only was it an enjoyable adventure, but I also learned a few interesting proof that made the experience even more memorable.

One of the highlights of the hike for me was learning that each full moon has a other name. Ranger Stacey explained that the full moon in February is called the "Snow Moon."  My interest stirred, and I later discovered that other moons are referred to as wolf, sturgeon, flower and strawberry moons. I was fascinated to learn that these names come from unlike cultures and traditions, and they often reflect the natural society and the seasonal changes.

But the moon wasn't the only thing we learned about on the hike. Stacey also shared some interesting facts about ant lions, which are small insects that live in sandy areas. We learned that these creatures are sometimes called "doodlebugs" because of the meandering trails they quit in the

King Tides

King Tides are especially high tide events when there is alignment of the gravitational pull between the sun and moon.

The term "King Tide" is a non-scientific term and describes Perigean Spring Tides, which are the highest seasonal tides that occur each year. 

These tides occur when the moon is either new or full and is closest to the earth in its monthly orbit. These especially high tides can cause or worsen coastal flooding.

Understanding King Tides

In order to understand Perigean Spring Tides, you first have to know that the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun cause tides. Tides are actually long-period waves that roll around the planet as the ocean is 'pulled' back and forth as the moon and the sun interact with the Earth in their monthly and yearly orbits.

The next thing you need to know is that the moon follows an elliptical path around the Earth in its monthly orbit, and the Earth follows an elliptical path in its yearly orbit around the sun. This means that, at times, the moon and the sun are closer to Earth. At other times, they are farther away.

Gravitational Pull

What happens when the moon and the sun are close

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