Watch: Blue supermoon rises above South Korean capital Seoul
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch: Blue supermoon rises above South Korean capital Seoul

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Watch as a rare blue supermoon, the first observed in 2024, rises above South Korea's capital Seoul on Monday, 19 August. A blue moon is not named after the colour and instead refers to the second full moon in one calendar month or four full moons within a season. The UK last witnessed a blue supermoon in August 2023; the next one is reportedly not until 2037.

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Rare blue supermoon to light up the sky
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rare blue supermoon to light up the sky

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A blue supermoon will light up the sky on Monday, in …

Watch: Rare blue supermoon captured above Australia’s Sydney Opera House
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch: Rare blue supermoon captured above Australia’s Sydney Opera House

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Watch as a rare blue supermoon glows above Australia's Sydney Opera House on …

Rare super blue moon will be in the skies this week. Here’s how to see it
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rare super blue moon will be in the skies this week. Here’s how to see it

LA Times  

A supermoon seen rising above Warner Center and the San Fernando Valley from West Hills on Aug. 19. Then a “strawberry moon.” Now, celestial enthusiasts can look forward to seeing a super blue moon this week starting Monday. The full moon, which will be both a supermoon and a blue moon, will grace the skies Monday and will appear full …

Supermoon blue moon sighting on 19 August: Check when, where and how to catch the splendid show
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Supermoon blue moon sighting on 19 August: Check when, where and how to catch the splendid show

Live Mint  

A "Supermoon Blue Moon" is a rare and striking astronomical event that combines two different phenomena -- the supermoon and the blue moon. The full moon in August is traditionally known as the 'Sturgeon Moon,' and thus, this Supermoon blue moon is also referred to as a 'Sturgeon Moon.' When these two events align, you get a Supermoon Blue Moon. …

Supermoon blue moon: When, where and how to catch the spectacular August 19 show
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Supermoon blue moon: When, where and how to catch the spectacular August 19 show

Hindustan Times  

Supermoons typically occur about 3-4 times a year and this August, the selenophile in us is jumping with excitement as we gear up to watch a relatively rare astronomical event where a Supermoon and Blue Moon will coincide - a combination that happens only once every few decades. The traditional name given to the full moon that occurs in August …

August to kick off four straight months of supermoons. When to enjoy the spectacles
4 months, 3 weeks ago

August to kick off four straight months of supermoons. When to enjoy the spectacles

LA Times  

A pelican in flight is silhouetted by the super blue moon appearing over Los Angeles Harbor as seen from Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro in August 2023. Thompson called the latter a “very near lunar perigee.” October’s supermoon will be slightly closer than September, or the most super of the supermoons, said Noah Petro, a lunar reconnaissance orbiter project scientist …

Rare Super Blue Moon lights up the skies, first photos released from NASA
1 year, 4 months ago

Rare Super Blue Moon lights up the skies, first photos released from NASA

India TV News  

A rare Super Blue Moon illuminated the Indian sky on Wednesday night. This phenomenon is a rare astronomical event that occurs when a full moon coincides with both a blue moon and a perigee moon. The Super Blue Moon is the third and final full moon of the Northern Hemisphere summer. This happens about once every two and a half …

Rare super blue moon shines over UK in treat for stargazers
1 year, 4 months ago

Rare super blue moon shines over UK in treat for stargazers

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A rare super blue moon has appeared over the UK, treating …

In pictures | Rare blue supermoon dazzles stargazers around the globe
1 year, 4 months ago

In pictures | Rare blue supermoon dazzles stargazers around the globe

The Hindu  

A rare blue supermoon — the closest full moon of the year — dazzled stargazers Wednesday night. The "Blue Supermoon", the second full moon of the month, rises through a streetlamp in Paris, on August 30, 2023. It's the month's second supermoon, when a full moon appears a little bigger and brighter thanks to its slightly closer position to Earth …

Watch: Super blue moon glows in Vietnam sky
1 year, 4 months ago

Watch: Super blue moon glows in Vietnam sky

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Watch as a rare super blue moon rises over Hanoi, Vietnam, on Wednesday, …

Here's why Super Blue Moon is different from Blue Moon and Supermoon
1 year, 4 months ago

Here's why Super Blue Moon is different from Blue Moon and Supermoon

India TV News  

Are you excited to witness the upcoming Super Blue Moon? This year, the Super Blue Moon appeared in the night sky at around 8:37 p.m. EDT on August 30. While a regular full moon reflects about 7% of sunlight, a Super Blue Moon reflects around 30%. And remember: although it’s called a Super Blue Moon, the colour isn’t always visible, …

Super Blue Moon 2023: Here's where and how to watch the rare celestial event
1 year, 4 months ago

Super Blue Moon 2023: Here's where and how to watch the rare celestial event

Hindustan Times  

Calling all skygazers and astronomy enthusiasts! Brace yourselves for an extraordinary experience on August 30th as a rare 'once in a blue moon' celestial event graces the skies. The super blue moon is expected to reach its maximum brightness on 30 August 2023, at precisely 20:37 EDT. The interval between two consecutive super blue moons can be as long as …

Rare blue supermoon brightens the night sky this week in the closest full moon of the year
1 year, 4 months ago

Rare blue supermoon brightens the night sky this week in the closest full moon of the year

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Stargazers are in for a double treat this week: a rare blue supermoon with Saturn peeking from behind. The cosmic curtain rises Wednesday night with the second full moon of the month, the reason it’s considered blue. There won’t be another blue supermoon until 2037, according to Italian astronomer Gianluca Masi, founder of the Virtual Telescope …

Supermoon in August 2023: See date, time, when to watch Supermoon in India
1 year, 5 months ago

Supermoon in August 2023: See date, time, when to watch Supermoon in India

Live Mint  

Supermoon in August 2023: The cosmos will be offering double supermoons in the month of August. On 30 August, it will be called a blue moon as it would be second full moon occuring in the same month and distance during this time will be more closer which is 222,043 miles. “Warm summer nights are the ideal time to watch …

Kolkatans may witness ‘supermoon’ today if monsoon sky permits
1 year, 5 months ago

Kolkatans may witness ‘supermoon’ today if monsoon sky permits

The Hindu  

People of Kolkata will be able to witness a 'supermoon' on August 1 if the monsoon sky permits, former director of M P Birla Planetarium Debiprosad Duari said. "When we have a full moon near Perigee, or closest to the Earth, we get what is called a supermoon," the scientist said. On Tuesday night, the moon will be at a …

A pair of supermoons to grace the sky in August
1 year, 5 months ago

A pair of supermoons to grace the sky in August

The Hindu  

The cosmos is offering up a double feature in August: a pair of supermoons culminating in a rare blue moon. Catch the first show Tuesday evening as the full moon rises in the southeast, appearing slightly brighter and bigger than normal. “Warm summer nights are the ideal time to watch the full moon rise in the eastern sky within minutes …

Two supermoons, one blue moon to be seen in August: All you need to know about the celestial miracle
1 year, 5 months ago

Two supermoons, one blue moon to be seen in August: All you need to know about the celestial miracle

India TV News  

Supermoon: August will be an exciting month for skygazers, space enthusiats as they will be able to witness two supermoons and also a glimpse of blue moon. It will first appear in the United States around 2:30 PM while in India, the first supermoon of the month will be visible on August 2 from 12:02 am onwards. The second supermoon …

Two supermoons in August mean double the stargazing fun
1 year, 5 months ago

Two supermoons in August mean double the stargazing fun

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The cosmos is offering up a double feature in August: a pair of supermoons culminating in a rare blue moon. Catch the first show Tuesday evening as the full moon rises in the southeast, appearing slightly brighter and bigger than normal. “Warm summer nights are the ideal time to watch the full moon rise in the …

Two supermoons and a rare blue moon to grace the sky in August
1 year, 5 months ago

Two supermoons and a rare blue moon to grace the sky in August

Live Mint  

In August 2023, stargazers will have the rare opportunity to witness two supermoons along with the appearance of a blue moon. At its closest point, known as perigee the distance decreases to approximately 3,63,300 KM, the full moon appears larger and brighter than usual. A blue moon, on the other hand, is not related to the moon's colour but refers …

Supermoon tonight: When and how to watch the unique celestial event
1 year, 6 months ago

Supermoon tonight: When and how to watch the unique celestial event

India Today  

Skygazers and astronomy enthusiasts are in for a treat on Monday evening as the breathtaking celestial event known as the Supermoon graces the skies. The Supermoon is a unique phenomenon that occurs when the full moon coincides with its closest approach to Earth in its elliptical orbit, resulting in a larger and brighter appearance. The term "Supermoon" was coined by …

Supermoon 2022: Know Date, Time and Where to watch the biggest Buck moon of this year
2 years, 5 months ago

Supermoon 2022: Know Date, Time and Where to watch the biggest Buck moon of this year

India TV News  

Supermoon 2022: If you missed last month's supermoon, there's another chance for you to have a look at it. Last supermoon was on June 14 but it was called the 'Strawberry moon' because of the fact that it was the strawberry harvest time. Supermoon 2022 Date: On Wednesday, the moon will arrive at its closest point to the Earth for …

Pink Supermoon: Why it's Significant and How Best to Spot it from India
3 years, 8 months ago

Pink Supermoon: Why it's Significant and How Best to Spot it from India

News 18  

One of the two supermoons of 2021, the Super Pink Full Moon will be gracing the night skies on Tuesday. During a supermoon, the full moon can appear up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than when it is at its farthest point from Earth. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the moon will be about 3, 57,378 kilometers away from Earth, …

Full moon 2021: Supermoon in April will be biggest in over a year
3 years, 8 months ago

Full moon 2021: Supermoon in April will be biggest in over a year

The Independent  

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Cold Moon: How to see final full moon of 2020 tonight
4 years ago

Cold Moon: How to see final full moon of 2020 tonight

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The final full moon of 2020 will take place tonight, offering the rare …

'Spooky': People Share Stunning Photos of Rare Blue Moon That Lit the Sky on Halloween
4 years, 2 months ago

'Spooky': People Share Stunning Photos of Rare Blue Moon That Lit the Sky on Halloween

News 18  

This year’s Halloween was different not just because of the pandemic but also because of the moon. What made the Halloween full moon even more rare was that it was visible to the entire world for the first time since World War II. A Blue Moon is a second full Moon in the same calendar month, and Halloween falls on …

How to see the Blue Moon tonight
4 years, 2 months ago

How to see the Blue Moon tonight

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A rare Blue Moon will appear tonight, coinciding with Halloween for the first …

Rare Blue Moon to be spotted on Halloween for the first time in 76 years
4 years, 3 months ago

Rare Blue Moon to be spotted on Halloween for the first time in 76 years

India Today  

A rare Blue Moon will be spotted in the sky on October 31, that is, on Halloween this year. It is being called a Blue Moon because it will be the second of two full Moons to occur in a single calendar month. However, the last time the Blue Moon was spotted on Halloween day, that is, October 31, was …

Flower full moon: How to watch the final supermoon of 2020 tonight
4 years, 8 months ago

Flower full moon: How to watch the final supermoon of 2020 tonight

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy This week's full moon will be the final supermoon of 2020, whereby it …

Flower full moon 2020: How to watch the final supermoon of the year this week
4 years, 8 months ago

Flower full moon 2020: How to watch the final supermoon of the year this week

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The final supermoon of 2020 will take place this week, offering sky gazers …

Pink supermoon: How to watch the biggest and brightest full moon of 2020 tonight
4 years, 9 months ago

Pink supermoon: How to watch the biggest and brightest full moon of 2020 tonight

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The biggest and brightest full moon of the year rose over the skies …

Super Blue Moon Over Netherlands: A Spectacular Astronomical Event
6 years, 11 months ago

Super Blue Moon Over Netherlands: A Spectacular Astronomical Event

NL Times  

The Netherlands will have a chance to witness a Super Blue Moon on Wednesday. The phenomenon, which occurs when the second full moon occurs in one month, will be visible in the Netherlands around 5:30 p.m. The moon will appear larger and brighter than normal due to its position near the Earth's orbit. While the Netherlands will only see a …

Super Blue Blood Moon Eclipse: A Rare and Spectacular Astronomical Event for India
6 years, 11 months ago

Super Blue Blood Moon Eclipse: A Rare and Spectacular Astronomical Event for India

India Today  

The celestial bodies are set to dazzle you on the last day of January 2018. As if supermoons weren't stunning enough, we will now witness the rarest of rare combinations -- a Supermoon, a total lunar eclipse, a Blue Moon and a Blood Moon -- ALL AT THE SAME TIME! This all-inclusive package occurring for the first time in nearly …

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