Tonight's 'Super Sturgeon Moon' is kicking off August.

It's the first of two supermoons lighting up the skies this month. A once in a blue moon occurance, tonight's lunar display will be a bold one due to the proximity, peaking its closest distance at 2:32 am EST.

A supermoon occurs when the moon is closest to Earth in its orbit, looking much bigger and brighter than the average full moon.

According to information on the NASA website, supermoons happen three to four times a year. At its closest point, a full supermoon appears about 17 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter. The second supermoon for August will be the 'Super Blue Moon' on August 30. Blue moons are referred to two full moons occuring within the same calendar month. The most recent blue moon occured in October of 2020. 

The Old Farmer's Almanac states you can catch the best glimpse of tonight's 'Sturgeon Supermoon' looking toward the southeastafter sunset. 

Photo provided by nasa.gov