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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Nilima Marshall

FOUND: Sturgeon moon august s first supermoon set to delight skygazers | Mind Blowing Facts

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Skygazers across the UK are set to catch a glimpse of a bigger and brighter moon on Tuesday night, known as the supermoon.

August’s full moon is known as the Sturgeon Moon, stemming from the increase in sturgeon fish in North American lakes at this time of year.

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