The Sturgeon Blue Supermoon will occur this Monday, August 19, 2024, at 19:30 UTC, so we leave you a way to follow it live.
This is the brightest August full moon of the year and its name comes from the Algonquins of the northeastern United States.
Thanks to these people, the August moon is often considered the sturgeon moon, because these fish were more abundant in the Great Lakes and other nearby bodies of water. This name reflects the importance of nature and seasonal cycles in indigenous cultures.
In addition, it is called a Supermoon because it will appear larger and brighter than usual, according to NASA. It is therefore the first of four consecutive supermoons that will occur from August to November. This is how you can watch it live:
Meet the Sturgeon Blue Supermoon, the First Bright Moon of 2024
As already mentioned, the August Full Moon is named after the largest fish in North America, the sturgeon. Other names that are often used for this Full Moon are the Grain Moon, Corn Moon, Lynx Moon, and Lightning Moon.
The full Sturgeon Blue Supermoon will appear at 12:26 p.m. MT/1:26 p.m. CT.
Today, Monday, August 19, it will be at its fullest point, but the time will depend on where you observe it from: for example, in Spain this will happen at 8:26 p.m., while in Mexico it will be at 12:26 p.m., and in Argentina at 3:26 p.m. Make sure you know this information well to enjoy the experience.
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NEWS 🚨: A rare ‘blue supermoon’ will appear in the night sky today (Aug. 19)
It will appear 6.2% bigger and 12.8% brighter than the average full moon pic.twitter.com/C90nYoFgCO
— Latest in space (@latestinspace) August 19, 2024
Its importance lies in the fact that it will be the first of four supermoons, meaning that while it is in full phase it will be very close to us, only 362 thousand kilometers away, much closer than its average of 381 thousand kilometers, so we will be able to see it slightly larger than normal.
On the other hand, it should be noted that the Blue Moon of August is the third full moon of the four that we will see in summer, something that happens approximately every two and a half to three years, which is why it is known as the Sturgeon Blue Supermoon and its relevance in the celestial vault.
What can I do if I don’t see it live on August 19?
Don’t worry: in reality, the satellite will be seen full until next Wednesday, August 21, the day it will reach its perigee. In other words, from August 19 to 21, you will be able to look out the window to contemplate its beauty or follow it live to enjoy the view of the Sturgeon Blue Supermoon.
