Super Blue Moon 2023: What is a blue moon and how often does it occur? All details inside

Get ready to witness a rare celestial event as the super blue moon will grace the night sky on August 30. Here's all you need to know about the blue moon.

  • Super Blue Moon Timing:

Viewers in Europe will have the opportunity to see the Moon rise slightly later, providing an additional chance to see the Moon on August 31. In London, the Moon will rise at 8:08 pm BST. In New York, the Moonrise is at 7:45 pm EDT. For Los Angeles, the Moon will rise at 7:36 pm PDT

  • Updated: August 29, 2023 18:57 pm

A "blue supermoon" will grace the night sky on August 30. This rare phenomenon, which occurs only once a decade, is truly a sight to behold. The Super Blue Moon will exhibit a slightly larger size and brighter. 

  • What is blue moon🌚

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There are two different definitions for a Blue Moon. A seasonal Blue Moon is the third Full Moon of an astronomical season that has four Full Moons. A monthly Blue Moon is the second Full Moon in a calendar month with two Full Moons...

In line with Time and Date's perspective, the monthly blue moon has evolved into an accepted definition of a blue moon rather than being considered a misconception. However, it takes the Moon 29.5 days to go through each phase, which equates to 354 days for 12 complete cycles. Since there are only around 366 days in a year, there is only about a 13th full moon every two and a half years. This extra full moon is known as a "blue moon" since it does not fit the standard naming scheme. (Also read: Rare super blue moon to illuminate the sky this week: Here's what you need to know ) 

  • Super Blue Moon 2023 🌑🌑

Super Blue Moon 2023 


The rare combination of a Super Moon and a Blue Moon in 2023 is known as a Super Blue Moon. The moon's eccentric orbit, which brings it closer to Earth during some phases, results in a Super Moon. The moon appears bigger and brighter than usual due to this close closeness. A Blue Moon occurs when two full moons occur in the same month, which is a rather uncommon occurrence. The phrase "Blue Moon" has a long history and is frequently used to refer to rare or unanticipated occurrences. The Super Blue Moon of 2023 won't actually have a blue moon; rather, the event's rarity comes from the interaction of these two events.

  • Photography and Capturing the Super Blue Moon 

Photographically capturing the splendour of the Super Blue Moon 2023 is a fascinating endeavour. Consider using a telephoto lens and a reliable tripod to capture the moon with sharp detail. Exposure modification is one technique that can be used to enhance lunar details in the photos. Sharing these images on social media platforms encourages interaction among the astronomy community as well as personal delight.

  • This Raksha bandhan was special

 The occasion of Raksha Bandhan this year is going to be special for the sky gazers as they can witness the Super Blue Moon appearing on Wednesday, August 30. The celestial event will be a rare combination of Blue Moon and Supermoon on the Raksha Bandhan day, which falls on the Purnima tithi as per the Hindu calendar