According to scientists at NASA, keep your eyes on the night sky in the upcoming days as August is expected to bring a magical display with the next full moon being a supermoon and a blue moon.
Also known as the sturgeon moon or dog moon, the moon will be within 90% of its closest approach to Earth, making it a “supermoon” as coined by astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979, NASA explained.
It will also be considered a blue moon, being the second full moon in the same month.
Astronomers predict that depending on weather conditions and your location, this full moon will be visible starting Monday afternoon on Aug. 19, beginning at 2:26 p.m. in the eastern standard time zone.
While not extremely rare, this event is exciting for many and holds special significance for some individuals.
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Last year, Italian astronomer Gianluca Masi garnered thousands of views on his live stream capturing the super moon, coinciding with the Hindu festival Raksha Bandhan, or Rakhi Purnima, which celebrates the bond between siblings.
The astronomer’s website will stream the celestial event once again on Monday, the third full moon of four this season being showcased on the site.
The moon may not appear blue, but it has been referred to as a blue moon since 1528. The origin of this name remains unclear.
NASA notes that on Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning, from Aug. 20 to 21, the planet Saturn will come close to the full moon, with Saturn positioned two degrees above the eastern horizon and a degree to the upper left. By Wednesday morning on Aug. 21, at 1:02 a.m. ET, the moon will be at its closest point to Earth in its orbit, known as perigee.