On the evening of August 1st, the full moon will be closer to Earth than usual, at a distance of only 357,530 kilometers. This will result in the appearance of a "supermoon" in the evening hours. A supermoon appears larger and brighter than an ordinary full moon. While the difference may not be very noticeable to the naked eye, a supermoon appears about 14% larger and 30% brighter. August will also not be limited to just one supermoon. In fact, on August 30th, the full moon will be slightly closer to Earth at a distance of 357,344 kilometers, making it the second supermoon of the month. Within the same month, two supermoons last adorned the sky in 2018. According to Italian astronomer Gianluca Masi, this event will not recur until 2037.
