Here's a revised version: "Everything You Need to Know About the Blue Supermoon on August 19"

As the moon rises again this evening, it will unveil a rare astronomical event: a supermoon coinciding with a blue moon.

But what exactly makes tonight's moon special?

Firstly, it’s important to note that this is a full moon. A supermoon occurs when the moon is at its closest point to Earth in its orbit, making it appear larger and brighter than usual.

The term "blue moon" might be a bit misleading. Typically, a blue moon refers to the second full moon in a calendar month. However, tonight’s blue moon is actually the third full moon out of four in this summer season.

Such an event is quite rare, happening roughly once every decade, though another blue supermoon occurred last August.

According to NASA, the blue supermoon will reach its peak at 2:26 p.m. ET, but it may not be noticeably different from the moon you'll see tonight.

For a better view, try observing the moon as it rises in the east or sets in the west. Using a telescope or binoculars can provide even more detailed views.

The moon will appear full for three days, but only tonight’s moon qualifies as a true supermoon. This moon is also known as the sturgeon moon, a name given by Native Americans in reference to the fish abundant during this time of year.

If you miss tonight's supermoon, there will be three more chances this year: a supermoon on September 18, known as the harvest moon, followed by two more on October 17 and November 15.

The next seasonal blue supermoon will be in 2031, while monthly blue supermoons will occur in 2037, according to Space.com.