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Supermoon Blue Moon 2024: Top photos from around the world

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The Supermoon Blue Moon 2024 occurred at 2:26 p.m. EDT ( 1826 GMT ) on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 .

August 's full moon was a seasonal Blue Moon meaning it's the third full moon in a season that has four full moons.

The term supermoon refers to a full moon that occurs when the moon is within 90% of its closest approach to Earth during its orbit.

This iconic photograph of the full moon rising through the Colosseum arches in Rome was captured by photographer Riccardo De Luca .

Our ultimate guide to observing the moon will help you plan your next skywatching adventure.

You can track where astronauts, rovers, and landers have ventured with our Apollo landing sites observing guide.