Also called the sturgeon supermoon, it will be visible in the sky on the night of August 12 to 13, 2022. Find out all regarding it in this article.
This week, the stars offer an exceptional spectacle. The next super moon will be visible in the sky on the night of August 12 to 13, 2022. It will rise Friday, August 12 at 3:36 a.m. (Paris time), to be exact. An event not to be missed for lovers of astronomy, especially since it is the last of the year. In effect, the next sturgeon supermoon will not occur until august 1, 2023.
What is a supermoon?
The August full moon, known as Surgeon Moonwill occur when the moon is “within 90% of its closest approach to Earth” making it a “supermoon” according to Fred Espanak(opens in a new tab), eclipse expert and retired NASA astrophysicist. Described as 14% larger and 30% brighter, the moon will appear much closer and larger than usual.
Where can we see the super sturgeon moon?
And virtual telescope project is scheduled to begin live streaming on Friday at 05:30 GMT. For those who are interested, it will be possible to watch the last supermoon of the year on the project website(opens in a new tab) or on Space.com.
“Seeing the full moon, especially when the ‘super’ rises and sets over Rome is a unique emotion,” wrote project founder Gianluca Masi. in a press release.
During the month of August, two other events will accompany this phenomenon: the meteor shower of the Perseids, and that of the kappa-Cygnids. All that remains is to lie down in the grass, accompanied by a telescope or your simple eyes, to admire the immensity of the universe.
