A very rare event today... Super Blue Moon..!?

A super blue moon is a rare occurrence in the sky today. Let's see in detail how to see this. When there are two full moon days in a month, the second full moon is called a blue moon. This blue moon phenomenon occurs due to some astronomical phenomenon. Likewise, a supermoon is when the moon appears slightly larger and slightly brighter than before on a full moon day (the moon's orbit around Earth is much smaller). Another highlight is the Super Blue moon appearing in the sky today.
Blue Moon:

A blue moon can sometimes appear blue due to light scattering caused by atmospheric phenomena. In this case, when both of the above supermoon and blue moon occur together, it becomes a super blue moon. For all the astronomy enthusiasts waiting for this event, this rare phenomenon can be seen after sunset. A Super Blue moon will appear on august 30, 2023, at 08:37 PM (EDT). That means it will appear today around 9.30 pm indian time. At that time the moon will be at its peak and will be very bright. people in european countries can also watch it on august 31, 2023. Also, this event is considered more special as the moon is approaching Saturn.
Rare event:

Super Blue Moons are an extremely rare event that occurs once every ten years due to astronomical changes. Two supermoon events in one month occurred in 2018, and the next such event is reported to occur in 2037. The third and last full moon in the northern hemisphere is considered a Super Blue Moon. This is the second full moon in a month according to the Moon's 29-day orbit around the Earth and is called a supermoon. Supermoons are 16 percent brighter than regular moonlight and appear larger than regular moons. There will also be a difference in size.
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Sowmiya Sriram

30/08/2023 11:02 AM