2024-08-22 23:12:20
Washington: A very special opportunity is about to come for those interested in astronomical events. This year we will see four supermoons. The first of them will be seen on the occasion of the festival of Rakshabandhan. This moon visible on August 19 will also be a blue moon. The question arises that why will this moon be special and will it appear blue to us like its name? Let us first understand what a supermoon is? The moon keeps moving closer and further away from the earth as it revolves around the earth. A supermoon occurs when the moon is more than 90 percent closer to the earth. The word supermoon was invented by astronomer Richard Nolle in 1979. The full supermoon is considered to be the brightest and largest full moon of the year. It is about 30 percent brighter than the normal moon and appears 14 percent larger. On the other hand, there are two types of blue moons and they have nothing to do with the color blue. The first blue moon is seasonal. It has four full moons in the same season. The third full moon is called a Blue Moon, like the one we will see on August 19.
Why is the Blue Moon special?
The second type of blue moon is monthly. This happens when there are two full moons in the same month. In such a case, the second full moon will be called a blue moon. The first blue moon was recorded in 1528. The name of the blue moon is believed to have originated from an old phrase, which means treacherous moon. Around 1940, the second full moon of the same month with two full moons came to be called a blue moon. After August 19, the next full moon will occur in September and October.
When will the Super Blue Moon be visible?
Researchers say that the Blue Moon will be visible all over the world. However, the time to see it may vary. It can also be seen on 18, 19 and 20 August. In India, we will be able to see it from the night of 19 August to 20 August before sunrise. For those living in Europe and Africa, the Super Blue Moon will be visible on the night of 19 August. Experts say that to see the Super Blue Moon, choose a place where the sky is clear and air pollution is low. It will be more clear if it is away from the city lights.