<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4Tix4Y_0v1HMcOZ00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4Tix4Y_0v1HMcOZ00" width="980" height="551" ><figcaption>Paul Shea</figcaption></figure><p>Minnesotans are in for a treat next week, and it will give you something to celebrate on a Monday! The next full moon is coming up on Monday, and it's not a normal full moon, in fact, it is a rare type of full moon. It's called a Supermoon Blue Moon, and Minnesotans will be able to enjoy it Monday night, as long as we have clear skies.</p><p><a href="https://www.space.com/supermoon-blue-moon-august-2024-what-to-expect?utm_campaign=socialflow&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=facebook.com&amp;utm_content=space.com&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawEsEctleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHckw5DjZVGZFFd8Y19HyRI9rqTXiEZU_J6GTQhPmxIV9AZELSI4IIpHzAw_aem_OFhOF5WpAzD43iN4-_ryzg">According to Space.com</a> <i>"The term "supermoon" was first coined by astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979, as "either a new or</i> <a href="https://www.space.com/16830-full-moon-calendar.html">full moon</a> <i>that occurs when the moon is within 90% of its closest approach to Earth"</i> <a href="https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/skywatching/the-next-full-moon-is-a-supermoon-blue-moon/">according to NASA.</a> <i>Full supermoons are the biggest and brightest full moons of the year, appearing approximately 30% brighter and 14% larger than usual."</i></p><p>But what makes it a blue moon?</p><p><a href="https://www.space.com/supermoon-blue-moon-august-2024-what-to-expect?utm_campaign=socialflow&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=facebook.com&amp;utm_content=space.com&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawEsEctleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHckw5DjZVGZFFd8Y19HyRI9rqTXiEZU_J6GTQhPmxIV9AZELSI4IIpHzAw_aem_OFhOF5WpAzD43iN4-_ryzg">Space.com</a> went on to detail that <i>"a seasonal Blue Moon refers to the third full moon</i> <a href="https://blogs.nasa.gov/Watch_the_Skies/2021/08/20/august-2021-brings-rare-seasonal-blue-moon/">in a season</a> <i>that has four full moons. This is the traditional definition of a Blue Moon and the type we will see rise on Aug. 19"</i></p><p>Minnesotans won't be disappointed if they happen to miss out on this supermoon blue moon, as this is the first supermoon in a line of 4 expected to happen over the next few months.</p><p>The biggest of these supermoons isn't until October, so you've got some time to find a great moon-watching spot.</p><p>The dates, other than Monday's supermoon, are Sept. 17, Oct. 17 and Nov. 15.</p><p>Want another moon fact to impress your friends? August's full moon is called a Sturgeon Moon. <a href="https://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/moon/sturgeon.html">According to Time &amp; Date</a> <i>"the Full Moon in</i> <a href="https://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/months/august.html">August</a> <i>is called Sturgeon Moon because of the</i> <b><i>large number of sturgeon fish</i></b> <i>that were found in the Great Lakes in North America this time of year."</i></p><p>Send us your moon pics using our free app!</p><h2>Labor Day Weekend Northern Lights as Seen in Minnesota</h2><h2>Minnesota Area Codes as Work Shoes</h2><h2>Come With Us and Tour Clear Lake in Pictures</h2></div></body>

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Look Up! Minnesotans Can Experience A Rare Event Monday Night

Minnesotans are in for a treat next week, and it will give you something to celebrate on a Monday! The next full moon is coming up on Monday, and it's not a normal full moon, in fact, it is a rare type of full moon. It's called a Supermoon Blue Moon, and Minnesotans will be able to enjoy it Monday night, as long as we have clear skies.