News A Celestial Spectacle: Two Full Moons Light Up South Africa’s Sky in August 2023 by Emma Botha July 31, 2023 In August 2023, South Africans will be able to witness a rare astronomical event: two full moons. The first one, known as the Sturgeon Moon, will occur on August 1, while the second, a blue moon, will grace the sky on August 30.