High tide warnings are in place for coastal areas in San Diego County
Morning high tides expected to reach over 6 feet through Monday
Potential light snow accumulation in higher elevation areas
Rain is forecasted in some areas of the county from Wednesday through Friday
The moon appearing alongside Regulus
The moon appearing in the Gemini constellation
There will be 13 full moons in 2023 due to the lunar cycle fitting into the 365 days it takes for the Earth to rotate around the Sun
Venus appearing as the 'Morning Star' alongside Spica
The year 2023 is set to be a celestial spectacle with 13 full moons, four of which are supermoons, occurring when the moon is at its closest distance to the earth. This is due to the lunar cycle fitting into the 365 days it takes for the Earth to rotate around the Sun. One of the highlights of the year is the 'Beaver Moon' in November, which has a rich history behind its name. Theories suggest that the name 'Beaver Moon' is attributed to the time when beavers begin to take shelter in their lodges for winter, while others suggest it refers to the season when beavers were trapped for their winter-ready pelts during the North American fur trade era. The full moon names, often attributed to indigenous American tribes, were a key way of keeping track of the seasons.
In addition to the full moons, other celestial events include Venus appearing as the 'Morning Star' alongside Spica, the moon appearing in the Gemini constellation, and the moon appearing alongside Regulus. For those interested in stargazing, there are also tips on how to locate the Andromeda Galaxy. A notable event to look forward to is a lunar eclipse on October 28, 2023.
While these celestial events are a treat for stargazers, they also have an impact on Earth's natural phenomena. For instance, high tide warnings are in place for coastal areas in San Diego County during the time of the 'Beaver Moon', with morning high tides expected to reach over 6 feet. Weather forecasts also predict rain in some areas of the county from Wednesday through Friday, with potential light snow accumulation in higher elevation areas.