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Skywatchers and astronomy enthusiasts are in for a treat on August 1, 2023. The highly anticipated Sturgeon Super Moon will grace the night skies tonight. This spectacular celestial event is also known as the "Full Sturgeon Moon". It promises to be a sight to behold as the moon reaches its peak fullness. The Moon appears larger and brighter than usual. The event has captured the attention of stargazers worldwide, who eagerly await the rare and enchanting spectacle. "Super Moon" refers to a full moon that occurs when the moon is at its closest point to Earth in its orbit. This orbit is known as the perigee. During this time, the moon appears up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than a regular full moon. This creates a stunning visual display that captivates onlookers. The Sturgeon Super Mo...

On Friday, the moon and Venus, the brightest planet in our solar system. Lined up in conjunction in a rare occurrence in the skies. The spectacle was witnessed throughout the world and many people were left simply amazed to witness the event. The Solar system along with 9 planets and its numerous enigmas continue to puzzle mankind. In one of the rare conjunctions in the sky tonight, Venus seemed to be ‘disappearing’ behind the Moon. The moon and Venus are supposed to be the rarest sign humans can witness in thousands of years. Though, the two planets are miles apart but as they align together in a symmetrical line. This makes it a puzzle for hundreds of thousands of curious skywatchers. As the two celestial objects moved closer to each other in a rare sight tonight. The conjunction...

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Sturgeon Super Moon To Illuminate The Skies On August 1, 2023

Moon and Venus come closer after a long time