JACKSONVILLE, Florida. – There will be a rare, super blue full moon on Monday.
During a supermoon, the Earth is slightly closer to the moon, making it appear closer and brighter.
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Stargazers will also experience a blue moon – and no, the moon will not be blue.
According to NASA, a blue moon occurs when we see the full moon twice in one month. A blue moon occurs on average once every two to three years, but a blue moon that is also a supermoon is rare.
According to NASA, the next super blue moons will occur in pairs in January and March 2037.
We will also have a so-called Sturgeon Moon, which is the Native American name for the full moon in August.
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The super moon, blue moon and sturgeon moon are full of beauty!
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The August supermoon is the first in a series of lunar spectaculars. The September supermoon coincides with a partial lunar eclipse. The October supermoon will be the closest moon of the year, and the November supermoon will round out the year.
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