Nature calls

THE BIG CHEESE: This summer we’re being treated to two supermoons. In July, this image was captured a couple of days before the full moon. On August 12, the supermoon will light up the sky. Photo by Doris Guevara.

August 9 to 11

Super low tides mid-morning

August 12

Full Moon, Supermoon.

The last of three supermoons for 2022. The Moon may look slightly larger and brighter than usual.

August 12, 13

Perseids Meteor Shower peak

Up to 60 meteors per hour.

August 12 to 15

Super high tides in the evening

August 14

Saturn at Opposition

Best viewing all year of Saturn – it will be closest to earth and bright.

Thursday, August 18

Underwater photography presentation & workshop

Terry Brown presentation on his underwater photography followed by an in-water workshop for photographers August 20. See tidalartcentre.com.

August 19 to 21

Herbal Medicine Workshop

Co-taught by Todd Caldecott and Amber Friedman through the Dogwood School of Botanical Medicine, 11 am to 5 pm each day. dogwoodbotanical.com/workshops or call 778-896-8894 .

August 27

Very faint New Moon & Mercury at greatest Eastern elongation

The best night to get out your telescope.