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What is a 'supermoon,' you ask? A term coined by astrologer Richar Nolle in 1979, a supermoon occurs when a full or new moon is at its closest point to Earth, making it look much larger and brighter. Though it is called the 'blue supermoon,' the moon wonโt actually look/be blue. A 'blue moon' is what happens when thereโs a second full moon occurring within the same month. For this occasion, it's not just any blue moon, it's a rare blue supermoon.
So...say 'Hello!' to everyone's favorite idiom: 'once in a blue moon,' as it will actually come to life tonight! Gather some friends and look to the sky, because the next 'blue supermoon' will not occur again until January, 2037.
Time zones for viewing are: 9:36PM/21:36 EDT, 8:36PM/20:36 CDT, 7:36PM/19:36 MDT, and/or 6:36PM/18:36 PDT. Weather permitting.
One note of caution: This moon could bring an elevated risk for flooding
Those looking to observe the moon from a beach should consider checking conditions first.
- Sturgeon Full Moon and Blue Moon: August 2023 [https://www.almanac.com/]
- It's big! It's bright! It's a rare blue supermoon! Here's how to check it out [NPR Space]
- The Next Full Moon is a Supermoon and a Blue Moon [https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/]
Just another moony tidbit...
'Selenophiles' are people who love the moon and find joy and peace of mind when looking at it. They find it soothingly captivating. โ๐ป๐ ๐
โจ The B52's - There's a Moon in the Sky (Called the Moon) โจ
Excuse me which way to this super blue moon moon super blue blue super moon?
All clear! ๐๐ป
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