2023's Rare Super Blue Moon: A Spectacular Sky Show

On Wednesday night, stargazers will witness a rare event as the only blue moon of 2023 coincides with a supermoon and the last full moon of summer. Saturn will also be visible near the moon, close to its brightest point for the year. A blue moon refers to the second full moon in a single month, occurring every two-and-a-half years on average. A supermoon is a full moon that appears larger and brighter due to its proximity to Earth. While the moon will appear full from Tuesday night through Friday morning, the best time to observe it is when it rises or sets on the horizon.