Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Crime

Two Supermoons In August Mean Double The Stargazing Fun


CREDIT: AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File

Rare Blue Moon Will Appear In August 2023, Joined By Another Supermoon

On Tuesday night, the first full moon of August, commonly known as the “Sturgeon Moon,” will grace the sky, radiating with exceptional brightness and appearing larger than an average full moon. This celestial event is part of a series of four consecutive supermoons, wherein the Moon’s orbit comes closest to Earth precisely when it reaches its full phase. As a result, supermoons shine about 16% brighter than a typical full moon.

Moreover, the supermoon on August 30th will be an even closer encounter, marking a rare occurrence known as a “blue moon.” Contrary to its name, a blue moon does not refer to its color but rather to the presence of two full moons within a single month. Observing a blue moon is a special treat for astronomy enthusiasts, as they occur on average only once every three years. The subsequent blue moon after the upcoming one in August is anticipated in May 2026.

Completing the series of four supermoons for this year, the last one, referred to as the “Harvest Moon,” is scheduled to grace the night sky on September 28th. Interestingly, the term “Sturgeon Moon” for August’s first full moon harks back to the historical time when sturgeon fishing was most fruitful during this phase of summer in the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain, as per the Farmer’s Almanac. This “Sturgeon Moon” follows the “Buck Moon” earlier this year.

Advertisement

For those eager to witness this celestial spectacle, the moonrise for the first August supermoon will be visible after 8 p.m. on Tuesday. If you’re keen on catching the specific moonrise time for your location, the Farmer’s Almanac website provides details based on different ZIP codes.

Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.

It’s worth noting that the brightness of the supermoon will also affect the viewing of the Perseids meteor shower, which usually offers a stunning display of 50-100 “shooting stars” per hour during its peak on August 12th and 13th. The moon’s brilliance may make it challenging to observe the meteor shower to its full potential during these dates.

Facebook Comments




News by Breaking911

Loading

Advertisement
Click to comment
Advertisement
Advertisement

You May Also Like

Crime

Law&Crime NetworkMon, January 1, 2024 10:30pmURL:Embed: In 2024, “Doomsday cult” prophet Chad Daybell is scheduled to go to trial — Idaho Murders suspect Bryan...

Crime

WASHINGTON (FTC / News Release) – The Federal Trade Commission and 17 state attorneys general today sued Amazon.com, Inc. alleging that the online retail...

Crime

PHOTO CREDIT: JABIN BOTSFORD/THE WASHINGTON POST/GETTY IMAGES Donald Trump’s legal team is attempting to have the federal election subversion case in...

Crime

Department of Defense / News Release: Today, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced a new security assistance package to support Ukraine’s...

Crime

President Biden Holds a Joint Press Conference with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia Facebook Comments Advertisement. Scroll to continue...

Crime

MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA – A search warrant executed last week in Morgantown led to the recovery of a large batch of “Rainbow Fentanyl,” a...

Crime

Navarrete could face a mandatory minimum sentence of 49 years in prison if convicted of all charges, according to prosecutors An Arizona state senator...

Crime

Law&Crime NetworkFri, September 8, 2023 10:30pmURL:Embed: YouTube mom Ruby Franke and her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, were arrested last week after Franke’s 12-year-old son...

Covid-19

 Corrine Lund is a nurse who has absolutely had enough of the lies. Lund came forward on “The Stew Peters Show” to reveal what...

Crime

President Biden Delivers Remarks on Maui and Hurricane Idalia Response Facebook Comments Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading. Previous...

Missing

The massive search for Gabby Petito after the Florida woman vanished in September and was later found dead in a Wyoming national park has...

Crime

AFP via Getty Images WASHINGTON – During a Wednesday press conference, a cheat sheet used by President Joe Biden was revealed,...

Advertisement