Those with an eye on the sky will be rewarded not once, but twice in August with a pair of supermoons.
According to Almanac.com, the Full Sturgeon Moon will reach its peak illumination at 2:32 p.m. Eastern Time on Aug. 1.
Stargazers will be able to find the Sturgeon Moon by looking southeast just after sunset.
What Is A Supermoon?
The Sturgeon Moon falls under the supermoon category meaning the full moon happens at the exact time the moon is closest to us in orbit.
“A supermoon exceeds the disk-size of an average moon by up to 8% and the brightness of an average-sized full moon by some 16%,” according to information from Almanac.com. “You may not perceive the difference in size, but a supermoon will appear brighter in the sky.”
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The second supermoon of the month will arrive Aug. 30 when a Blue Moon takes over the sky.
Almanac.com reports the Blue Moon will be its brightest at 9:36 p.m.
How Rare Are Two Supermoons In The Same Month?
According to a story from the Associated Press, the last time two supermoons occurred in the same month was 2018. The report states some astronomers are saying we won’t see this happen again clear until 2037.
We’re currently in the middle of a run of four supermoons in a row this year with the first happening in July and the last arriving in September.
Best Looking State Patrol Cars In (Almost) Every State
For the past 10 years, the American Association of State Troopers has held a contest to determine which state has the best looking patrol cruiser. Nearly every state police agency submits their best photo of their sharpest patrol vehicle a chance to win the coveted cover photo on the association’s annual calendar. From cop cars rushing through blizzards to vehicles on the Grand Ole Opry stage, here are this year’s nominees.