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August to kick off four straight months of supermoons. When to enjoy the spectacles
4 months, 1 week ago

August to kick off four straight months of supermoons. When to enjoy the spectacles

LA Times  

A pelican in flight is silhouetted by the super blue moon appearing over Los Angeles Harbor as seen from Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro in August 2023. Thompson called the latter a “very near lunar perigee.” October’s supermoon will be slightly closer than September, or the most super of the supermoons, said Noah Petro, a lunar reconnaissance orbiter project scientist …

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A pair of supermoons to grace the sky in August
1 year, 4 months ago

A pair of supermoons to grace the sky in August

The Hindu  

The cosmos is offering up a double feature in August: a pair of supermoons culminating in a rare blue moon. Catch the first show Tuesday evening as the full moon rises in the southeast, appearing slightly brighter and bigger than normal. “Warm summer nights are the ideal time to watch the full moon rise in the eastern sky within minutes …

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Two supermoons, one blue moon to be seen in August: All you need to know about the celestial miracle
1 year, 4 months ago

Two supermoons, one blue moon to be seen in August: All you need to know about the celestial miracle

India TV News  

Supermoon: August will be an exciting month for skygazers, space enthusiats as they will be able to witness two supermoons and also a glimpse of blue moon. It will first appear in the United States around 2:30 PM while in India, the first supermoon of the month will be visible on August 2 from 12:02 am onwards. The second supermoon …

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Lunar extravaganza! Supermoon to light up skies on first August 2023. All you need to know about the celestial miracle
1 year, 4 months ago

Lunar extravaganza! Supermoon to light up skies on first August 2023. All you need to know about the celestial miracle

Hindustan Times  

Skywatchers are in for a celestial delight as August arrives with not one but two full moons, both of which are supermoons. Following a weekend of meteor showers, Tuesday, August 1st, will bring the first of these dazzling lunar displays, known as the sturgeon moon. The supermoon phenomenon makes it slightly larger and brighter than a typical full moon, creating …

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Two supermoons in August mean double the stargazing fun
1 year, 4 months ago

Two supermoons in August mean double the stargazing fun

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The cosmos is offering up a double feature in August: a pair of supermoons culminating in a rare blue moon. Catch the first show Tuesday evening as the full moon rises in the southeast, appearing slightly brighter and bigger than normal. “Warm summer nights are the ideal time to watch the full moon rise in the …

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Two supermoons and a rare blue moon to grace the sky in August
1 year, 5 months ago

Two supermoons and a rare blue moon to grace the sky in August

Live Mint  

In August 2023, stargazers will have the rare opportunity to witness two supermoons along with the appearance of a blue moon. At its closest point, known as perigee the distance decreases to approximately 3,63,300 KM, the full moon appears larger and brighter than usual. A blue moon, on the other hand, is not related to the moon's colour but refers …

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