Skygazers in 2023 will witness a remarkable event with a supermoon, the largest and brightest moon of the year.
A supermoon appears larger in the sky due to its proximity to Earth during its full phase.
This supermoon will be situated approximately 357,244 km away from Earth.
August features two full moons, making the second one a "blue moon" – a rare event.
The term "once in a blue moon" aligns with the rarity of a blue moon, which occurs in a season with four full moons.
The second supermoon of August will rise at 7.10pm EDT, becoming its brightest about two hours later.
NASA suggests that the blue moon will set around 6:46 am EDT on Thursday.
The best viewing time for the supermoon is when natural light is minimal, making early morning a suitable time.
Observers in India will have an advantage as the supermoon will rise early in the morning there.
Saturn will be visible near the moon during this event, moving clockwise around it as the night progresses. Binoculars or a telescope may reveal Saturn's features.
NASA anticipates the next super blue moon to occur in January 2037, followed by another one in March 2037.