There is a double moon spectacle in August that we can look forward to.
The first this year
One is the supermoon, the other is a blue moon. Today you will see both, because the blue supermoon is coming. According to the specialist portal starwalk.space, it is the first supermoon of 2024 and a seasonal blue moon.
This is the phenomenon
This is what you need to know about the phenomenon: The full moon in August was formerly called the harvest moon. This has to do with the harvest season. It reaches its peak on August 19th, at exactly 8:26 p.m.
This is how big the supermoon is
Then it’s time for all moon fans to look up into the sky and be amazed! As a supermoon, it appears much larger than normal full moons. The reason: the distance between the moon and the earth changes. A supermoon can appear up to seven percent larger and shines brighter than other moons. What’s special is that the moon is not only large, but also “blue”. This phenomenon is caused by the difference between the lunar cycle, which lasts about 29.5 days.
You definitely shouldn’t miss it today at 8:26 p.m. Because the blue supermoon won’t be visible again for another two years.
