You have most likely heard the expression, 'Once in a Blue Moon'; well in the month of August, we will have one.
You have most likely heard the expression,"Once in a Blue Moon"; well in the month of August, we will have one.The first full moon will take place on August 1 and will be called"Sturgeon Moon", the name given to the full moon in the month of August. The second one will take place on August 30, and this will be the"Blue Moon".
A Supermoon is a full moon that is closer to Earth, so it looks bigger and brighter in the sky compared to an average full moon. The orbit of the moon is not a perfect circle, it is more of an ellipse, so it gets closer and further from the Earth at times throughout the month. The moon will appear about 16% brighter than an average Full Moon.
The last time two full supermoons graced the sky in the same month was in 2018. It won't happen again until 2037. Want the latest Power of 5 weather team updates wherever you go? Download the News 5 App free now: Apple|AndroidClick here to view our interactive radar.Mark Johnson: Facebook & Twitter
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