Supermoon/Blue Moon Visible in South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota

There's been a lot of talk of green in the skies over the Tri-State area so far in 2024, with the Northern Lights on full display numerous times. But things above us will be taking a turn to the blue for a short time this week.

As we welcome the full moon for August, it will come with an added bonus.

The third full moon of the summer will be bigger and brighter than normal and will feature a rare mashup - a Supermoon and a Blue Moon.

According to NASA, a Supermoon happens when a full moon is at or near its closest point to Earth, known as a 'perigee'. When the moon hits the perigee stage, it can appear up to 14 percent bigger than usual.

The Blue Moon (which doesn't actually have a blue tint to it) is the third full moon in a season with four full moons, They happen about every two to three years.

Combing with a Supermoon is far more rare.

Get our free mobile app

These two won't make a repeat appearance above us until March of 2037.

So when can you see this astrological phenomenon?

The full moon comes first, beginning Sunday (August 18) morning and lasting through early Wednesday (August 21) morning.

Monday (August 19), the full moon enters the Supermoon/Blue Moon phase, reaching its peak at 1:26 PM, Central time, but you'll have to wait until after sunset to grasp the gravity of the moon’s brightness and size.

The good news?

Weather permitting, you won’t need binoculars to see it!