7 Interesting Facts about Super Blue Moon

Producer: Priyanka Das

Get ready for a rare celestial event to grace our skies tonight on August 30.

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The Super Blue Moon will illuminate the night sky of August 30 around the world.

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Its size will be noticeably larger due to its proximity to Earth.

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A Blue Moon denotes the occurrence of two full moons in a single month. It happens every two to three years.

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Around 25% of all full moons become into supermoons, while only about 3% transform into blue moons.

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While a super blue moon can appear twice in the same month, the events can also be separated by over 2 decades.

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On this year’s Blue Moon, it will stand opposite the sun at 9:36 p.m. EDT on August 30 (6:07 a.m. IST on August 31).

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Contrary to its name, the blue moon will actually appear in hues of orange.

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