August Full Sturgeon Moon Rises Tomorrow

The August Full Sturgeon Moon will rise tomorrow, Tuesday, August 1, 2023.

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It will be the first of two supermoons in 2023, the other being the Blue Moon on August 30.

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A supermoon occurs when the moon is at its closest point to Earth in its orbit.

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This makes the moon appear slightly larger and brighter than usual.

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The Sturgeon Moon will be 222,023 miles (357,311 kilometers) from Earth's center, making it the second-largest supermoon of 2023.

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The Sturgeon Moon is named for the sturgeon fish, which were once plentiful in the Great Lakes.

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The name comes from the fact that this is the time of year when sturgeons are most easily caught.

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If you're lucky enough to have clear skies, be sure to step outside and gaze up at the Sturgeon Moon tomorrow night.

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