"Rare Blue Supermoon: A Spectacular Celestial Event to Witness This Week"

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"Rare Blue Supermoon: A Spectacular Celestial Event to Witness This Week"
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A rare blue supermoon, the biggest and brightest of 2023, will be visible on August 30. A supermoon occurs when the moon is full during its closest point to Earth, and this particular supermoon will be exceptionally close, appearing about 8% larger and 15% brighter than a normal full moon. A blue moon, which refers to the occurrence of two full moons in a single month, is not actually rare, but a blue supermoon is. The last one was in 2009, and the next one won't be until 2037. The blue supermoon will be visible from Tuesday night to Friday morning, and experts recommend observing the moonrise or moonset for the best view.

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