The Super Moon, also known as the “perigee” full moon, made its stunning appearance over the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque in Istanbul, Turkiye on August 2, 2023. The captivating photo of the Super Moon was captured by Berk Ozkan and released by Anadolu Agency via Getty Images.
Sky-watchers from all around the world had their eyes fixed on the sky as they witnessed the awe-inspiring spectacle of the second “supermoon” of the season.
This particular supermoon, the second one out of four, appeared larger than usual while hovering close to the horizon, creating a mesmerizing display of colors.
On August 1, 2023, residents of Pera Chorio Nisou, located on the outskirts of Nicosia, Cyprus, witnessed the supermoon rising behind a hill. The moon, shining brighter and larger than normal, mesmerized the onlookers. This captivating image was captured by Petros Karadjias and released by The Associated Press.
A supermoon occurs when the full moon is in closer proximity to Earth compared to its average distance. Due to the elliptical orbit of the moon around the Earth, there is a specific day each month when it comes closest. It is only when this day coincides with the full moon that it is referred to as a supermoon.
In Jiujiang, Jiangxi Province of China, a magnificent supermoon rose above a tower on August 1, 2023. This captivating photo was taken by VCG and released by Getty Images.
While the term “supermoon” is popular in astrology, it is not an astronomical term. Astronomically, a supermoon is called a “perigee” full moon, referring to a full moon that occurs within 90% of the moon’s closest approach to Earth in a given orbit.
As the “Sturgeon Supermoon” rose behind a lighthouse at San Andres beach near Malaga, Spain, its enchanting beauty captured the attention of onlookers.
The “Sturgeon Moon,” as it is commonly called, reached its full illumination when it was 222, 023 miles (357,311 kilometers) away from Earth. Supermoons typically appear about 14% larger and 30% brighter than a regular full moon.
The Super Moon graced the skies over the iconic Empire State Building in New York City, US on August 1, 2023. The remarkable photo was taken by Fatih Aktas and released by Anadolu Agency via Getty Images.
Traditionally, the full moon in August is referred to as the “Sturgeon Moon” in the northern hemisphere. This name is derived from the seasonal presence of sturgeon fish in the Great Lakes region of North America during this time of the year.
A stunning view of the full moon rising beyond a beer sign at Kauffmann Stadium during a baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and the New York Mets on August 1, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. This captivating image was captured by Charlie Riedel and released by The Associated Press.
The full moon in August is also known by various other names, such as the “Grain Moon,” “Corn Moon,” “Lynx Moon,” “Lightning Moon,” and “Dispute Moon.”
Over Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., a splendid supermoon rose above the West End Tower on August 1, 2023. This captivating photo was taken by George Walker IV and released by The Associated Press.
The final full moon of the season, which will also be a supermoon, is set to rise on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. It will be called a “Blue Supermoon” as it will be the second full moon occurring in a calendar month, a rare occurrence that happens in years with 13 full moons. However, there will be one more supermoon on September 29 known as the “Harvest Supermoon.”
Here’s wishing you clear skies and unforgettable celestial experiences.
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