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Blue Moon August 2023

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Blue Moon August 2023

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Blue Moon August 2023

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Blue Moon August 2023

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Blue Moon August 2023

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Blue Moon August 2023

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Blue Moon August 2023

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Blue Moon August 2023

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Blue Moon August 2023

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Blue Moon August 2023

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Blue Moon August 2023

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Blue Moon August 2023

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Blue Moon August 2023

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Blue Moon August 2023

The August full moon is scheduled to appear on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.

Blue Moon August 2023

It will appear at 21:36 Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), right opposite the Sun's location in Earth-based longitude.

Blue Moon August 2023

Saturn, which is on the verge of reaching its closest and brightest point for the year, will be in close proximity to the Moon at the same time.

Blue Moon August 2023

As twilight turns to night, Saturn will be roughly five degrees to the upper right of the Moon.

Blue Moon August 2023

Saturn will appear to travel a clockwise circuit around the Moon throughout the evening.

Blue Moon August 2023

The full Moon will be visibly complete for nearly three days, beginning Tuesday night and ending Friday morning. This phenomenon is known as a supermoon.

Blue Moon August 2023

While several criteria are used to define what qualifies as a "super" Moon, both full Moons in August 2023 are agreed to fit the criterion.

Blue Moon August 2023

Where can I see the blue moon in August 2023?

Blue Moon August 2023

Blue Moon August 2023

Blue Moon August 2023

Blue Moon August 2023

Blue Moon August 2023