Full moon in August: A blue supermoon shines today | Life & Knowledge

“Once in a Blue Moon” …

When the sun, earth and moon are in a line and the earth is exactly between the sun and the moon, the full moon bathes the night in fascinating light.

You can find out when the next full moon is and all the dates for 2024 here.

When is the next full moon?

Is the moon opposite the sun, it is completely illuminated by the light of the star. This phenomenon is called opposition by astronomers.

On Monday, August 19, 2024 at 20:25 Central European Time (CET), the eighth spectacular full moon awaits you in Constellation Aquarius and the first supermoon of the year. The special thing about a supermoon is that it can appear up to seven percent larger than other moons.

Once a month, every 29 to 30 days, a brilliant full moon appears in the sky. But because the lunar cycle lasts 29.5 days, an additional full moon occurs every three to four years. The one on August 19th is one such moon and they are also called “blue moons.”

What is the name of the full moon in August?

The full moon in August is also called the “harvest moon.” Its name comes from the traditional start of the harvest season for many vegetables.

In addition, the August supermoon is a so-called “blue moon”. This is a rarity and therefore a real celestial spectacle. However, the name does not mean that the full moon in August has a bluish color. The name is said to have originally come from the expression “once in a blue moon”.

All full moons for 2024 at a glance

In 2024, 12 fascinating Full moonsTo make sure you don't miss a single full moon, here is the full moon calendar for 2024: