Breathtaking August full moon visible across Greece

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The first of four supermoons expected this year was visible across Greece on Monday, August 19.

Known as the Blue Moon, they usually occur about every two or three years.

The moon has also been called the green corn moon, the grain moon, and the red moon for the reddish colour it often takes on in the summer haze.

Full moon spotted near the famous Acropolis.
Full moon spotted near the famous Acropolis in Athens, Greece. Photo: Protothema.

During a supermoon, the moon appears up to 14 per cent bigger and 30 per cent brighter compared with when it is furthest away.

In Greece, more than a hundred archaeological sites, historical sites, museums and monuments welcomed the public under the moonlight to mark the August full moon.

Events took place at over fifty archaeological sites and museums, while many remained open to the public with free admission.

Source: Yahoo, Ekathimerini.

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