TWO “Super Moons” This Month!
This August, there will be no shortage of observable celestial events, including the Perseids meteor shower! However, stealing the cosmic show in the night sky this month is not one, but two Super Moon events, including a rare Blue Moon.
A “Super Moon” refers to a full moon appearing significantly larger than a typical full moon, approximately 16% larger. This is due to the proximity of the moon and its position, at the time of a full moon, in its orbit around the Earth. First up is the Sturgeon Moon, one of the four seasonal Supermoons of the year. At the end of the month, a “Blue Moon” will occur, which is the second full moon in a single month; a rare event, and the next one will not be until 2026.
Read the article Astronomy Enthusiasts, Get Ready for an August Celestial Extravaganza! for some “good reads” and more information on which nights to pencil in for star gazing, and let me know what your night sky-watching plans are for August 2023 in the comments!
