Here are the names for all the full moons in 2023
The Lunar New Year begins Sunday, Jan. 22, ushering in the year of the water rabbit. The lunar calendar, used in both Chinese and Vietnamese cultures, is divided into 12 segments, with each assigned an animal sign. The Chinese New Year celebration starts with the new moon on the first day of the new year and ends on the full moon 15 days later.According to myths, the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac were selected through a race. This race is meant to create a time measurement for the people.
There are many variations of this story. Some say that the Jade Emperor called a race of animals on his birthday to create the Chinese zodiac. Others say that it was the Buddha who did. The stories are essentially the same, excluding some minor details.Visit family: The oldest and most senior family members will be visited in order to strengthen family kinship. Also, guests are welcomed with sweets.Birthday of dog: After being offered sacrifices, the god of wealth leaves for heaven.
Sources: nationsonline, webexhibits, astrohoroscopes, travelchinaguide, VietHoroscope.com, creativeartsguild.org, chinahighlights.comMost years, there are 12 full moons — one for each month. But in 2023, there will be 13 full moons, with two occurring in August.The second full moon in one month is known as a blue moon, like the phrase “once in a blue moon,” according to NASA.
The two full moons in August can also be considered supermoons, according to EarthSky. Definitions of a supermoon can vary, but the term indicates a full moon that is brighter and closer to Earth than normal and thus appears larger in the night sky.Some astronomers say the phenomenon occurs when the moon is within 90% of perigee — its closest approach to Earth in orbit. By that definition, the full moon for July will also be considered a supermoon event.
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