August is a great month for stargazing! This month, skywatchers will be able to observe two supermoons – one on August 3, and the other on August 31. Supermoons are when the moon appears larger and brighter than usual due to its close proximity to Earth. On August 3, the moon will be full at 10:59 pm EDT and on August 31, it will be full at 11:59 pm EDT. During both of these supermoons, the moon will appear 14% bigger and 30% brighter than usual. With the clear night sky, these two supermoons will be a great opportunity to observe the moon and other celestial bodies. So don’t miss out on this month’s stargazing fun!

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source: Phys.org