What you need to know about Monday’s supermoon (3)

The first of the four supermoons of 2023 rises this Monday (3). By 6 pm, the moon will appear to be about 7% larger and will be brighter in the night sky than any other full moon event.

The phenomenon can be seen with the naked eye, no accessories are needed.

Supermoons occur when the Moon is at 90% of perigee – which is its closest approach to Earth. In this way, the natural satellite will appear larger and brighter in the sky. The phenomenon will be visible across the world from dusk to dawn.

Full moons and supermoons

While most years will have 12 full moons, 2023 will have 13 of these lunar events. There will be two supermoons in August, including a blue moon, which will be the closest moon to Earth this year, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac.

The fourth and final supermoon of 2023 will rise on September 29.

See below for the remaining full moons in 2023, according to the Farmer’s Almanac.

• July 3: Deer Moon
• August 1st: Sturgeon Moon
• August 30: Blue Moon
• September 29: Full Moon
• October 28: Hunter’s Moon
• November 27: Beaver Moon
• December 26: Cold Moon

Lunar and Solar Eclipses

People in North, Central and South America will be able to see an annular solar eclipse on October 14th.

During a solar eclipse, the moon will pass between the sun and Earth at or near its farthest point from Earth. The moon will appear smaller than the sun and surrounded by a bright halo.

To avoid eye damage, viewers must wear eclipse glasses.

A partial lunar eclipse will also occur on October 28th. Only part of the moon will pass into shadow, as the sun, Earth and moon will not completely line up. This partial eclipse will be visible from Europe, Asia, Australia, parts of North America and most of South Africa.