August's Rare Super Blue Moon: A Spectacular Night-Sky Event You Can't Miss
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Sky watchers are in for a rare treat at the end of August with a "super blue moon," the last of its kind for over a decade. This phenomenon occurs when the moon is full for the second time in a calendar month, making it a blue moon, and also qualifies as a supermoon, appearing brighter and larger than usual. The super blue moon will be visible on August 30, reaching peak fullness at 9:36 p.m. ET. This will be the closest, biggest, and brightest full supermoon of the year.
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