Here's why Super Blue Moon is different from Blue Moon and Supermoon
August 30, 2023 15:06 ISTSuper Blue Moon occurs when there is a Blue Moon that also happens to be a Supermoon, so the full moon appears even larger than usual.
Super Blue Moon occurs when there is a Blue Moon that also happens to be a Supermoon, so the full moon appears even larger than usual.
Rare Blue Moon and Super Moon phenomenon to be witnessed today, with the Moon appearing larger and brighter. Know more details about the rare celestial event here.
If you happen to live in one of the parts of the world that will experience a total eclipse on this night, then you will be able to witness an even rarer event – a Super Blue Moon.
Many countries across the world will witness a Blue Moon tonight. The rare phenomenon coincides with Halloween, making it spookier than ever. The October 31 'Blue Moon', will be the second full moon in a month.
The usual monthly lunar phenomenon is that every month has one full moon and a new moon. However, there are unusual occasions when the same month gets two full moons. October 1 saw a full moon and the next full moon falls on October 31, said Arvind Paranjpaye, director of Nehru Planetarium, Mumbai.
What is rare about lunar eclipse 2018 is that it involves the second full moon of the month - popularly referred to as a Blue Moon. This is happening for the first time in over 150 years.
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