In August we will see the first of four supermoons visible in 2024.
This month’s full moon is called the ‘Sturgeon Moon’. This is the month when, in past centuries, sturgeon would have been caught in the rivers of Britain. They were considered to be royal fish and the first caught had to be given to either the King or the King’s representative.
When the Moon rises on August 19, it will be closer to the
Earth than normal, and consequently will appear to be 7% larger than usual; a
spectacular sight. If the weather is cloudy you will have three other chances
to see a supermoon this year, in September, October and November.
The August supermoon will be 224,917 miles (361,969km) from the Earth. The October supermoon will be the closest full moon of the year.
www.theramblingastronomer.co.uk
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