Experts say a 'blue micromoon' will appear on Saturday evening. This unusual phenomenon refers to the second full moon that appears in the same calendar month, giving stargazers an extra chance to enjoy one of the night sky's most impressive sights. It is rare because a full moon usually occurs once every 29.5 days, working out at around once per month. But this one is especially significant because the moon will also be at its furthest point from Earth – an event which won't happen again until 2053. 'A blue moon is the second full moon within a single calendar month, something that happens only every two to three years,' Alan Jones, from 365 Astronomy, said. 'Despite the name, the moon will
Experts say a 'blue micromoon' will appear on Saturday evening. This unusual phenomenon refers to the second full moon that appears in the same calendar month, giving stargazers an extra chance to enjoy one of the night sky's most impressive sights. It is rare because a full moon usually occurs once every 29.5 days, working out at around once per month. But this one is especially significant because the moon will also be at its furthest point from Earth – an event which won't happen again until 2053. 'A blue moon is the second full moon within a single calendar month, something that happens only every two to three years,' Alan Jones, from 365 Astronomy, said. 'Despite the name, the moon will not actually appear blue. 'This year's event is also a micromoon, meaning the moon is near the furthest point in its orbit from Earth. 'It may appear slightly smaller and dimmer than usual, although the difference is subtle.' #bluemoon #moon #space #rare ♬ INTERESTELLAR - Kore Blanco
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