"Upcoming Supermoon: Get Ready for an Ultra-Bright Lunar Spectacle!"

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July's supermoon will be 14,000 miles closer to Earth than a typical full moon event, appearing brighter in the night sky. The first of four supermoons in 2023, it will reach peak illumination on July 3. The size difference between a supermoon and a regular full moon may not be immediately apparent, but this month's moon will be more luminous and known as the buck moon. The year 2023 will have 13 full moons, including two supermoons in August and a blue moon. Additionally, there will be an annular solar eclipse on October 14 and a partial lunar eclipse on October 28. Nine meteor showers are also expected to peak throughout the year.
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