August’s Supermoon Kicks Off 4 Months of Lunar Spectacles—Here’s How to Watch

The moon rises through clouds over the skyline of lower Manhattan in this view from West Orange, N.J., Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, during a supermoon period. AP Photo/Seth Wenig

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—The first of four supermoons this year rises next week, providing tantalizing views of Earth’s constant companion.

Stargazers can catch the first act Monday as the full moon inches a little closer than usual, making it appear slightly bigger and brighter in the night sky.