Two Full Moons in August

A full moon ushered in August Wednesday night and a blue moon will ease us into September.

Posted Wed, Aug 1, 2012 at 10:15 pm ET|Updated Thu, Aug 2, 2012 at 10:26 am ET

If you believe that , prepare yourself for this: People will be acting stranger twice this month due to two full moons rising in August.

The first full moon was Wednesday night, Aug. 1. The second full moon in August will rise on Aug. 31, thus earning itself the title of "blue moon."

Blue moons are unusual, according to the EarthSky website. Months with two full moons occur about every two to three years, the website stated.

If you want to read more about moons, check out .

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