You can catch a glimpse of the first supermoon of the year this week in the area.  The full moon peaked Monday afternoon and will continue to appear full through early Wednesday morning.  According to Space.com, the August supermoon is called a Sturgeon Moon because the Sturgeon fish were an important food source for Native Americans who lived in the Great Lakes region, inspiring the name of August’s full moon in the Old Farmer’s Almanac.

A supermoon occurs when the full moon coincides with it being at the point in its orbit closest to the Earth. 

You won’t need binoculars or a telescope to enjoy the spectacular view, but Newport State Park in Ellison Bay is listed as having one of the best views of the night sky. 

(photo of blue moon courtesy of unation.com)