The Supermoon Captivates The World With Its Stunning Spectacle.

On Tuesday night, the first of two anticipated supermoons this month graced the skies, leaving spectators in awe as photographers worldwide captured the lunar spectacle. The full moon shone larger and brighter than usual, drawing attention with its proximity to Earth at just 222,159 miles away. This close encounter with our planet earned it the title of a "supermoon," a term coined in 1979 to describe a new or full moon occurring within 90% of perigee, its closest approach to Earth.

In North America, this full moon of August is commonly known as the "sturgeon moon," a name borrowed from Native American traditions recorded in the Maine Farmer's Almanac during the 1930s. According to these traditions, Algonquin tribes in the northeastern United States referred to this full moon as the Sturgeon Moon, named after the large fish that were plentifully caught during this time of year in the Great Lakes and other major water bodies.

And there's more to come this month. On August 30th, the moon will get even closer to Earth at just 222,043 miles away, promising another breathtaking supermoon. The last time two full supermoons appeared in the same month was in 2018, and we won't witness this phenomenon again until 2037, as confirmed by Italian astronomer Gianluca Masi, founder of the Virtual Telescope Project. Many enthusiasts had planned to enjoy the Tuesday evening supermoon rising over Rome's Coliseum through a webcast provided by Gianluca Masi. However, due to cloudy weather, the online event had to be canceled, disappointing eager viewers. Nevertheless, the year still has more lunar marvels in store, with the first supermoon in July and the fourth and final one expected in September.