Skywatchers, get those cameras ready as tonight, August 30, 2023, is the last time that you will be able to view the Super Blue Moon until 2037! That right, this year, August gets not only the second full moon, but also a very rare Super Blue Moon! The term “Blue” does not refer to the color of the moon but means that it is the second full moon in a calendar month. A supermoon refers to a full moon that occurs when the moon is closer to Earth in its orbit, resulting in a slightly larger and brighter appearance. So, tonight’s moon is a very special moon indeed – Super Blue Moon!

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This photo was taken when the almost full moon rose over Turkey. You cans see this photo and read all of the details here: https://www.space.com/blue-moon-rises-august-2023

If the weather in your area is not good, you can watch a liv stream with a free livestream hosted by the Virtual Telescope Project. All of the details and the livestream link are on Space.com.