When the summer season approaches its peak, astronomical phenomena take on a greater presence at nightfall.
Thus, the Delta Acuádiras or tears of San Lorenzo with the Perseids are marked in red for this August 2023 calendar that is already rolling. In addition, this month will open and close the year with two full moons or supermoons that will give rise to an atypical full moon. The key dates will be August 1 and 31.
Full moons on these dates will be larger as they are closer to Earth, known as perigee. According to astronomical experts, its size is up to 7% larger and its brightness is also stretched to 16%.
The one known as the Sturgeon Moon in Spain will be visible during the day of August 1, reaching its most stellar moment from 7:30 p.m.
It is known by this fish name because it is the seasonal species that the Americans fished in rivers and lakes on these dates. In addition, also before the climatic effect, it marked the beginning of the harvest season in the northern hemisphere.
The second great summer moon is expected on August 31. On this occasion, we will see its maximum apogee at 2:35 p.m.
This large and bright moon also bears the surname or the name of blue as it is the second full moon in the same month.
According to the criteria of The Trust Project