See Photos of August’s Supermoon, the First of 4 Lunar Spectacles

See Photos of August’s Supermoon, the First of 4 Lunar Spectacles
The super moon rises behind the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounio, south of Athens on Aug. 19, 2024. Michael Varaklas/AP Photo
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—Monday’s supermoon was the first of four this year.

During a supermoon, the full moon inches a little closer than usual to Earth. A supermoon isn’t bigger, but it can appear that way in the night sky, although scientists say the difference can be barely perceptible.