Supermoons, blue moon, lunar eclipse: January to bring dazzling array of spectacles in the night sky, says Nasa
7 years, 3 months ago

Supermoons, blue moon, lunar eclipse: January to bring dazzling array of spectacles in the night sky, says Nasa

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. And that's not all: this year will see one of the Supermoons – a so-called Blue Moon – combine with a solar eclipse, making for three special celestial moments in one night. That moon will also coincide with a lunar eclipse, where the Earth perfectly moves between the Sun and the Moon, blocking out the light that would normally be reflected from its surface. The 31 January Supermoon will also be the second full moon in the month, which some people refer to as the Blue Moon. All that together has led to the strange name of super blue blood moon, and a pair spectacular sights that will appear at the beginning and end of January.

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Rare blood moon lunar eclipse will be visible for millions of Britons TONIGHT - here's the best time to see the stunning event
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Rare blood moon lunar eclipse will be visible for millions of Britons TONIGHT - here's the best time to see the stunning event

Daily Mail  

If you love skygazing, you won't want to miss the spectacular 'blood moon' set to light up the sky tonight. A blood moon, also known as a total lunar eclipse, occurs when the Earth is positioned precisely between the sun and the moon so all three are in a line. The moon in total eclipse appears reddish in colour when …

Total lunar eclipse this week: ‘Blood moon’ to be visible across North America on Thursday night
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Total lunar eclipse this week: ‘Blood moon’ to be visible across North America on Thursday night

Live Mint  

Lunar eclipse: For the first time in more than two years, skywatchers across North America will witness a total lunar eclipse, also known as a “blood moon”, later this week, reported USA Today. During a total lunar eclipse, the Earth moves directly between the sun and the moon, casting its shadow over the lunar surface. A Rare Celestial Event Total …

How to watch February’s full snow moon
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How to watch February’s full snow moon

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. CNN — Look up this week for February’s full snow moon and to catch the last glimpse of a visible parade of planets in the night sky before they fade from view. The Comanche people know it as the sleet moon, the Lakota tribe’s name for the full moon translates to “when …

How to watch February’s full snow moon
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How to watch February’s full snow moon

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. CNN — Look up this week for February’s full snow moon and to catch the last glimpse of a visible parade of planets in the night sky before they fade from view. The Comanche people know it as the sleet moon, the Lakota tribe’s name for the full moon translates to “when …

How to catch the first full ‘Wolf’ moon of 2025
2 months, 4 weeks ago

How to catch the first full ‘Wolf’ moon of 2025

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. The “Wolf” Moon, the widely used name for the year’s first full moon, is expected …

Black Moon to occur on December 30, 2024: Where and how to watch
3 months ago

Black Moon to occur on December 30, 2024: Where and how to watch

Live Mint  

In a rare celestial event, December 2024 will feature a "Black Moon" — the second new moon in a single calendar month. A Black Moon refers to the second new moon in a single calendar month, a rare event that doesn’t happen every year. The term "Black Moon" is not an official astronomical term but is widely used to describe …

This week’s Hunter’s moon is about to get supersized
5 months, 2 weeks ago

This week’s Hunter’s moon is about to get supersized

LA Times  

In the wee hours of Thursday morning, Angelenos will get their first peek at a double whammy astronomical delight — a Hunter’s moon that also happens to be a supermoon. The full moon in October is known as the Hunter’s moon because it takes place around the start of hunting season and traditionally offered a key opportunity to spot prey …

Stunning photos show rare partial lunar eclipse of supermoon which was spotted across UK skies
6 months, 1 week ago

Stunning photos show rare partial lunar eclipse of supermoon which was spotted across UK skies

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An extremely rare partial lunar eclipse of a supermoon was …

How to watch partial lunar eclipse tonight
6 months, 1 week ago

How to watch partial lunar eclipse 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 Tuesday night will see a partial lunar eclipse coincide with a supermoon full …

Dramatic photos of the harvest supermoon and partial lunar eclipse
6 months, 1 week ago

Dramatic photos of the harvest supermoon and partial lunar eclipse

LA Times  

The skies lighted up Tuesday night with a double lunar phenomenon: the harvest supermoon and a partial lunar eclipse. Supermoons are full moons that appear larger because they happen roughly in tandem with the lunar orbit’s closest approach to Earth, known as perigee. Tuesday’s supermoon was a harvest supermoon because it was the full moon that appeared closest to the …

A celestial trifecta: What to know about Tuesday’s lunar eclipse
6 months, 2 weeks ago

A celestial trifecta: What to know about Tuesday’s lunar eclipse

NPR  

A celestial trifecta: What to know about Tuesday’s lunar eclipse toggle caption Dan Peled/Getty Images Stargazers will be in for another celestial treat Tuesday night as three cosmic events will occur at the same time during the full moon. After last month brought space enthusiasts a blue supermoon, September’s harvest moon will not only coincide with a supermoon, but also …

Lunar eclipse supermoon to alter skies across the world
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Lunar eclipse supermoon to alter skies across the world

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. A partial lunar eclipse will be visible across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas on the night …

Catch a partial lunar eclipse during tonight’s supermoon
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Catch a partial lunar eclipse during tonight’s supermoon

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Get ready for a partial lunar eclipse and supermoon, all rolled into one. A partial lunar eclipse happens when the Earth passes between the sun and moon, casting a shadow that darkens a sliver of the moon and appears to take a bite out of it. “A little bit of the sun’s light is being blocked so …

Rare blue supermoon to light up the sky
7 months, 1 week 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
7 months, 1 week 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 …

Watch: Blue supermoon rises above South Korean capital Seoul
7 months, 1 week 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 …

Rare super blue moon will be in the skies this week. Here’s how to see it
7 months, 1 week 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
7 months, 1 week 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
7 months, 1 week 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
7 months, 2 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, 6 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 'blue' supermoon brightens up night sky around the world
1 year, 6 months ago

Rare 'blue' supermoon brightens up night sky around the world

ABC  

A "blue" supermoon has appeared in the sky overnight, with people from around the world capturing the rare phenomenon. Supermoon is the nickname used when there is a full moon during the time the Moon is closest to Earth. Because it was closer to Earth than usual last night, the Moon also appeared larger than it usually does. Despite it …

Rare super blue moon shines over UK in treat for stargazers
1 year, 6 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, 6 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 …

Blue Supermoon brightens Indian sky, last until 2037. Which is best time to view it?
1 year, 7 months ago

Blue Supermoon brightens Indian sky, last until 2037. Which is best time to view it?

Hindustan Times  

A unique and amazing event is happening in the sky with the appearance of a rare supermoon. We won't see another blue supermoon until 2037, according to Italian astronomer Gianluca Masi, founder of the Virtual Telescope Project. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the term Blue moon is used for a second full moon in a calendar month, while a supermoon …

Watch: Super blue moon glows in Vietnam sky
1 year, 7 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, …

'Once in a Blue Moon': Here's how you can witness the rare celestial event today
1 year, 7 months ago

'Once in a Blue Moon': Here's how you can witness the rare celestial event today

Firstpost  

The term ‘Blue Moon’ does not describe the moon’s colour. The first full moon occurred on August 1 Skygazers are in for a treat as a rare celestial event called the ‘Blue Moon’ will grace the night sky today. The event occurs “once in a blue moon”, meaning it is rare and special. pic.twitter.com/HL5j4Skfk0 — The Weather Network August 23, …

Rare blue supermoon brightens the night sky this week in the closest full moon of the year
1 year, 7 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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 Project. He’s hoping for …

Here's why Super Blue Moon is different from Blue Moon and Supermoon
1 year, 7 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, …

Blue supermoon on Thursday: These Indian cities will witness rare celestial event
1 year, 7 months ago

Blue supermoon on Thursday: These Indian cities will witness rare celestial event

India Today  

In a celestial spectacle that has sky gazers buzzing with excitement, a rare blue supermoon is set to light up the night sky. The rare blue supermoon will be visible across India and all cities in the country will be able to witness the celestial phenomenon, given the weather conditions and clear skies. On rare occasions, the moon can appear …

When is the best time to see tonight's August 'blue' supermoon? Here's your pocket guide
1 year, 7 months ago

When is the best time to see tonight's August 'blue' supermoon? Here's your pocket guide

ABC  

Tonight, a rare "blue" supermoon will rise over Australian skies. "Supermoon" isn't a technical term, it's just a nickname for when there's a full moon at the same time as when it's closest to Earth. The Moon itself doesn't change size but, because it's closer to Earth, it looks bigger and brighter to us earthlings. Matt Woods from the Perth …

Super Blue Moon 2023: Here's where and how to watch the rare celestial event
1 year, 7 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, 7 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 …

Blue supermoon this week: It will be biggest and brightest of 2023
1 year, 7 months ago

Blue supermoon this week: It will be biggest and brightest of 2023

India Today  

Weeks after a supermoon graced the skies across the world, it is set to repeat. This phenomenon, which combines the occurrence of a supermoon and a blue moon, is set to be the brightest and largest full moon of the year. However, the difference in size between a supermoon and an average full moon is often challenging for the naked …

Supermoon in August 2023: See date, time, when to watch Supermoon in India
1 year, 7 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 …

A pair of supermoons to grace the sky in August
1 year, 7 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, 7 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 …

Lunar extravaganza! Supermoon to light up skies on first August 2023. All you need to know about the celestial miracle
1 year, 8 months ago

Lunar extravaganza! Supermoon to light up skies on first August 2023. All you need to know about the celestial miracle

Hindustan Times  

Skywatchers are in for a celestial delight as August arrives with not one but two full moons, both of which are supermoons. Following a weekend of meteor showers, Tuesday, August 1st, will bring the first of these dazzling lunar displays, known as the sturgeon moon. The supermoon phenomenon makes it slightly larger and brighter than a typical full moon, creating …

Two supermoons in August mean double the stargazing fun
1 year, 8 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, 8 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 …

Buck supermoon dazzles Northern Hemisphere but concealed by clouds over much of Australia
1 year, 8 months ago

Buck supermoon dazzles Northern Hemisphere but concealed by clouds over much of Australia

ABC  

Australia experienced its first supermoon of the year on Monday night. Supermoon is a term used to describe when the moon is at the closest point to Earth in its orbit at the same time as it's in full moon phase. When a supermoon occurs in July, it's called a buck supermoon because it's around the time when male deer …

Supermoon tonight: When and how to watch the unique celestial event
1 year, 8 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 …

Stunning photos show last night's SUPERMOON as it rose over Edinburgh, Istanbul and San Francisco
2 years, 7 months ago

Stunning photos show last night's SUPERMOON as it rose over Edinburgh, Istanbul and San Francisco

Daily Mail  

Photographers have captured some spectacular images of a 'supermoon' as it illuminated global skies last night. Eager photographers snapped stunning photos of the lunar phenomenon from around the world, with images coming in from Dubai, San Francisco, Frankfurt and more The Sturgeon supermoon, which is the final supermoon of the year, rises behind The Shard in London on Thursday August …

Supermoon should be ‘easy to spot’ if there are no clouds on Wednesday
2 years, 8 months ago

Supermoon should be ‘easy to spot’ if there are no clouds on Wednesday

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. As long as the night is clear of clouds it will be easy to spot …

Clearer skies make supermoon visible Monday, Tuesday night
2 years, 9 months ago

Clearer skies make supermoon visible Monday, Tuesday night

NL Times  

At the beginning of this week a supermoon –– a moon that is closer than normal –– will appear in the sky. The phenomenon will probably be highly visible between Monday night and Tuesday morning and from Tuesday to Wednesday due to clearer skies, according to Weeronline. The supermoon is also called a "super strawberry moon," as it can be …

Lunar Eclipse May 16, 2022 Photos: How the Blood Moon looked in different parts of the world
2 years, 10 months ago

Lunar Eclipse May 16, 2022 Photos: How the Blood Moon looked in different parts of the world

India TV News  

Lunar Eclipse May 16, 2022 Photos: A total lunar eclipse graced the night skies this weekend, providing longer than usual thrills for stargazers across North and South America. Image Source : AP PHOTO/TED S. WARREN In this collection of photos, the moon is shown during a full lunar eclipse, upper left, and then at various stages as it emerges from …

Look out for the 'Super Blood Moon' total lunar eclipse on Sunday
2 years, 10 months ago

Look out for the 'Super Blood Moon' total lunar eclipse on Sunday

Daily Mail  

Skywatchers are in for a treat this weekend, as two rare moon events take place at the same time on Sunday night. A total lunar eclipse — when the Earth is positioned precisely between the sun and the moon so all three are in a line — will make Earth's natural satellite appear like a glowing red disk in the …

Stargazing in July: The name of the moon
3 years, 8 months ago

Stargazing in July: The name of the moon

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. That’s not an official name, but it’s how the full moon of 24 July will …

Final supermoon of the year will make our lunar satellite appear larger and brighter tonight
3 years, 9 months ago

Final supermoon of the year will make our lunar satellite appear larger and brighter tonight

Daily Mail  

The final supermoon of 2021 will light up the sky tonight, appearing up to 30 per cent brighter and 14 per cent larger than a normal moon, according to astronomers. A Strawberry Moon will light up the sky on Thursday, June 24 and will be the last supermoon for the year The supermoon, named for the fact it comes when …

Strawberry moon tonight: Final supermoon of 2021 to appear in the sky
3 years, 9 months ago

Strawberry moon tonight: Final supermoon of 2021 to appear in the 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. As with every such event, actually seeing tonight’s strawberry moon is fairly straightforward: head outside and look …

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