Double delight as Blue Supermoon set to grace night sky this week

Skywatchers are in for a treat as the Blue Moon of August is set to grace the night sky on Wednesday, accompanied by a special celestial event - a supermoon.

This will be the third full moon in a season that has four full moons, according to NASA. 

This August Blue Moon follows closely behind the Full Sturgeon Moon on August 1, marking the second full moon of the month. What makes it a supermoon is its proximity to Earth during its orbit, causing it to appear around 7 per cent larger, although this distinction might not be noticeable to the naked eye. An added highlight is the presence of Saturn, the ringed planet, shining brightly in the sky due to its position opposite the sun from Earth.

Blue Moons are relatively common, occurring every two to three years, the last one emerged in August 2021. Astronomy enthusiasts can anticipate the next Blue Moon to rise in August 2024.