The moon will appear larger than usual. Today is called a supermoon.

During a supermoon, the Moon appears larger and brighter than it does during an average full moon. According to data provided by NASA, the difference between the full moon at perigee (closest to Earth) and apogee (farthest from Earth) is 14%. the size of the Moon’s natural disk to Earth, and its brightness is 30%. larger.

For several years, Polish media have been fond of referring to the later full moon with terms taken from North American indigenous culture. Thus, the August full moon was called the “Sturgeon Moon” because it was easier to catch sturgeon from the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain. Another name for this full moon is the Green Corn Moon.

When exactly will the full moon occur?

The full moon will occur on Monday, August 19 at 8:28 p.m. The moon will rise at 8:10 p.m. and set at 4:18 a.m. The next full moon will occur on September 18.

The Moon can be seen in the sky with the naked eye. It is also worth looking at it through binoculars, although a full Moon is not the best time to admire the craters and mountains on the surface of Earth’s natural satellite. It is best visible when the moon is not full. The telescope then beautifully shows the craters and their shadows near the dividing line between the illuminated and unilluminated parts of the Moon (this line is called the terminator).