the rare cosmic event will take over the skies when a supermoon and seasonal blue moon occur at the same time. A supermoon happens when the full moon’s orbit is closer to Earth, while a blue ...

First came a solar eclipse. Then a “strawberry moon.” Now, celestial enthusiasts can look forward to seeing a super blue moon this week starting Monday. The full moon, which will be both a ...

The rare super blue moon will reach peak fullness on Monday, Aug. 19. On the heels of the Perseid meteor shower earlier this month, August is offering another great astronomical sight -- the rare ...

August's full moon, which is coming Monday, August 19, has several names. It's a supermoon, a blue moon and the sturgeon moon. So what do they all mean? The "super" part refers to the moon's orbit ...

Elvis Presley and Ella Fitzgerald sang about a lonely night under the lunar phenomenon in their rendition of the brooding song "Blue Moon." Bill Monroe & His Blue Grass Boys shared memories of a ...

It’s a combination of a supermoon, when it’s closest to Earth, and a blue moon, which is the third of four full moons in a season. Well, it's a marvelous night for a moon glance. Van Morrison ...

But it’s a special instance, because Sunday’s supermoon is also a seasonal blue moon — the third full moon in a season of four. The full moon will appear larger and brighter than usual.