Double the Supermoons: August's Rare Blue Moon and Sturgeon Supermoons Explained

August will feature two supermoons and a rare blue moon. Supermoons occur when the moon is closest to the Earth, appearing larger and brighter than usual. The first supermoon, known as the Sturgeon Moon, will occur on August 1st. The second supermoon, also a blue moon, will take place on August 30th. A blue moon happens when two full moons occur in the same month. These celestial events offer stargazers and astronomers a chance to witness the beauty of the night sky.