Here's exactly when and where to see the 'Blue Moon'—the second full moon of August and the third and biggest supermoon of 2023.
Getty ImagesIt’s something that occurs every few years because our natural satellite in space takes 29 days to orbit the Earth.It’s also the biggest, brightest “supermoon” of 2023.
The moon orbits Earth in a slight ellipse so its distance varies. Its closest point to Earth is called. A supermoon is a full moon that occurs at or close to the monthly day ofWhether or not anyone notices that the “Blue Moon” will be larger than usual is unlikely. Supermoons are about 14% larger and 30% brighter than the moon at apogee. It’s that extra brightness that’s more noticeable.A full moon is best viewed when it rises soon after sunset during dusk.
because it rises during twilight. Europe gets a bonus viewing night on Thursday, August 31 when the moon rises only slightly later than on Wednesday.
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