See the rare super blue moon illuminate New York City

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NEW YORK (PIX11) -- Starting Monday, New Yorkers can witness a rare spectacle in the night sky: a super blue moon.

The full moon in August, also known as the Sturgeon Moon, will be at or near its closest point to Earth at 2:26 p.m.

Stargazers will not see a significant difference in the size of the moon, but the sky will be a bit brighter than usual due to the moon's proximity to Earth, according to NASA. The moon will appear 14% larger than when it is furthest from Earth, similar to the size difference between a dime and a nickel.

NASA predicts the next super blue moons will occur in January and March 2037.

Ben Mitchell is a digital content producer from Vermont who has covered both local and international news since 2021. He joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of his work here.

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