Ever felt a sense of wonder gazing at the night sky? Prepare to be captivated, as a celestial rarity graces our skies: the super blue moon! This is not just another full moon; it's a spectacular unification of astronomical events that will leave you breathless.
The upcoming full moon is poised to be an extraordinary event, a super blue moon, a convergence of a supermoon and a blue moon. While the name might suggest a vibrant hue, the "blue" in super blue moon doesn't refer to its color. It signifies something far more intriguing: a second full moon occurring within a single calendar month. The full moon that rises on Wednesday, Aug. 30, will be a special one too, the unification of a supermoon and a blue moon, a super blue moon, but the moon won't appear particularly blue at this time.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Phenomenon | Super Blue Moon |
| Definition | Combination of a Supermoon and a Blue Moon |
| Supermoon | Moon's orbit within 90% of its closest approach to Earth |
| Blue Moon (Calendar Definition) | Second full moon in a single calendar month |
| Peak Fullness (ET) | 2:26 p.m. |
| Visibility Start (EDT) | Shortly after 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 30 |
| Peak Brightness (West Coast) | 7:36 p.m. |
| Best Viewing Times | Shortly after moonrise, after sunset |
| Next Occurrence | Not for another 13 years (until 2037) |
| Recommended Viewing Tools | Binoculars or telescope (e.g., Celestron Astro Fi 102) |
| Other Visible Celestial Body | Planet Saturn (near the moon, to the upper right) |
| Moon's Cycle | 29.5 days |
| Additional Full Moon in August | Sturgeon Moon, peaking on Monday, Aug. 19 |
| Definition | This term refers to a full moon that occurs when the moon is at its closest point (perigee) to earth in its elliptical orbit. |
| Apparent Size Increase | As a result, the moon appears up to 14% larger and 30% brighter. |
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