Super Blue Moon 2023: Stunning Pictures Of Rare Blue Moon Illuminate The Sky Around The World
A rare Super Blue Moon illuminated the sky around the world on Wednesday night, August 30th on the auspicious day of Raksha Bandhan. This phenomenon is a rare astronomical event that occurs when a full moon coincides with both a blue moon and a perigee moon. Get a glimpse of August's rare 'Super Blue Moon,' which won't come back until 2037:
A rare Super Blue Moon illuminated the sky around the world on Wednesday night, August 30th on the auspicious day of Raksha Bandhan. This phenomenon is a rare astronomical event that occurs when a full moon coincides with both a blue moon and a perigee moon. Get a glimpse of August's rare 'Super Blue Moon,' which won't come back until 2037:
Rare Super Blue Moon 2023 picture | Photo: BCCL
Pune
A rare Super Blue Moon illuminated the sky around the world on Wednesday night. In the picture, a Super Blue Moon illuminates the sky in Pune.
Rare Super Blue Moon 2023 picture | Photo: BCCL
Jaipur
According to NASA, super moons, or full moons that occur when the moon is at its closest point of or... Read More
According to NASA, super moons, or full moons that occur when the moon is at its closest point of orbit to the Earth, can appear up to 14 percent larger and 30 percent brighter than the smallest-appearing full moon. In the picture, the Super Blue Moon as seen in the sky above Walled City in Jaipur, Rajasthan
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Rare Super Blue Moon 2023 picture | Photo: AFP
Rosh Haayin
Each year, skywatchers can witness four supermoons: They always happen in a row, around 29.5 days apart. The above picture taken from the Israeli city of Rosh Haayin shows the 'Blue Moon' rising over the West Bank.
Rare Super Blue Moon 2023 picture | Photo: AFP
Assam
A supermoon, a blue moon, and a total lunar eclipse are all happening simultaneously. In the picture, the 'Blue Moon' is pictured above the sky in Kamrup district of Assam.
Rare Super Blue Moon 2023 picture | Photo: AFP
Lucknow
A supermoon occurs when the moon is at its closest point in its orbit to Earth, known as perigee. In the picture, a rare super blue moon illuminates the sky in Lucknow.
Rare Super Blue Moon 2023 picture | Photo: AFP
Prayagraj
Because of its closeness to Earth, the moon seems up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than a full moon. In the picture, the Blue supermoon rises over the river Ganges, in Prayagraj.
Rare Super Blue Moon 2023 picture | Photo: AP
Toronto
A "blue moon" is the second full moon of a calendar month. These occur every 2.7 years, on average. In the picture, the August Super Blue Moon sets behind the CN tower in Toronto.
Rare Super Blue Moon 2023 picture | Photo: Reuters
Jerusalem
A supermoon, also known as a Blue Moon is seen above the clocktower of the Monastery of Saint Saviour in Jerusalem's Old City.
Rare Super Blue Moon 2023 picture | Photo: BCCL
Kolkata
The Super Blue Moon will be at a distance of 3,57,344 kilometers from the Earth. In the picture, the Super Blue Moon illuminated the sky in Kolkata.
Rare Super Blue Moon 2023 picture | Photo: AFP
Doha
According to NASA, near with blue moon people can also spot Saturn in the sky. In the picture, the 'Blue Moon' rises over Doha city.
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