Supermoon September 2014 Will Be The Final And Third Consecutive One This Year, Though Smaller Than August’s

The third consecutive supermoon of 2014 will light up the sky September 9. This month's supermoon will be the final one of its kind this year, and larger than July's but smaller than August's supermoon.

The first supermoon, or "perigee moon," appeared on July 12, 2014, followed by the largest of the trio on August 10. On September 9, stargazers will feast their eyes on the third bright full moon at "its closest approach to Earth, making it appear 16 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter than other full moons," Nature World News reports.

August's supermoon occurred within the hour the moon reached perigee, the closest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit, while September's supermoon occurs on the same day as perigee, IB Times reports.

This isn't the only celestial event that has brightened the September night sky. On September 1, a magnificent display of Saturn and the crescent Moon alongside Mars was on display, according to The Space Reporter.

On Sept. 5 and 6, viewers will see three stars positioned vertically between Mars and Antares in the "head" of the constellation Scorpius, Nature World News reports.

Don't forget to catch the last supermoon of 2014 on September 9! Stargazers won't even need ideal viewing conditions or a telescope to enjoy the celestial event, IB Times reports. 

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