First Of 2 Supermoons In August Lights Up Tuesday Night

The first of two supermoons in August is Tuesday night. 

Tuesday, August 1st 2023, 5:51 pm

By: News 9


The first of two supermoons in August is Tuesday night. 

The first, known as a "sturgeon moon,” will appear 16 percent brighter than an average moon.  

The second takes place on Aug. 30 and will be a rare "blue moon" that only takes place about once every three years.

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