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What is a supermoon?

A supermoon is an astronomical phenomenon where a full moon looks larger and brighter than usual. It happens when the full moon occurs at the same time that its orbit is closest to the Earth.

In a rare occurrence, there will be two supermoons in August – the first of which will emerge on August 1.

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