A supermoon is a full moon that appears 14 percent larger and 30 percent brighter than normal because the moon is so close to Earth. The first supermoon was already visible on the evening of Tuesday, August 1. At that time, it was about 357,530 kilometers away from Earth.
Tonight, the moon will be a little closer to Earth, at about 357,344 kilometers. For comparison, the greatest distance that can separate the Moon from the Earth is 405,696 kilometers. Especially when the weather is clear and dry, the moons will provide beautiful images.
The supermoon is best viewed from an area with dark skies and limited light pollution. Using a small telescope or binoculars provides the opportunity to see the lunar surface in greater detail. You can see the supermoon early in the morning from 3.30am.
Blue moon
A full moon usually occurs once a month, because the lunar cycle lasts 29.5 days. The last time two supermoons appeared in the same month was in 2018. Astronomers say the next time this will happen won’t happen until 2037.
Hence, two full moons in one month is rare, which is why the second moon is also called a blue moon. english expression”Once in a blue moonRefers to a rare phenomenon. To be clear: a blue moon doesn’t suddenly turn blue.
look. A supermoon can provide breathtaking images
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