The Full Sturgeon Moon is the first of two supermoons this month.
As seen from New York City, the Full Sturgeon Moon will rise close to 9:30 p.m. EDT , and will set at 5:11 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, Aug. 2, according toBecause this event takes place while the moon is so close to Earth, skywatchers can also expect up to a 30% brightening of the visible face of the moon. During the Full Sturgeon Moon, the moon will be located 222,158 miles from Earth.
On average, the moon sits around 238,000 miles away. But because the moon's orbit is elliptical, or oval-shaped, the distance between our planet and its companion changes throughout the moon's trajectory. The exact moment of perigee, at which point the moon will be closest to Earth, happens on Wednesday at 1:52 a.m. EDT .
If you are hoping to catch a look at any of the three upcoming supermoons, starting with the Full Sturgeon Moon, our guides to the
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