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What is the Super Blue Moon? When this geographical event occurs?

A supermoon occurs when the moon is at its closest point in its orbit to Earth, known as perigee. Because of this closeness, the moon seems up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than a full moon.

Blue Moon: A "blue moon" is the second full moon of a calendar month. These occur every 2.7 years, on average.

Supermoon

A super blue moon happens when two supermoons appear in the same month. According to NASA ambassador Tony Rice, the last super blue moon occurred on January 31, 2018, and the next one will emerge on January 31, 2037.

super blue moon

If you can see the moon on any other night, you'll be able to see the super blue moon on August 30, 2023.

the super blue moon on August 30, 2023

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. Each year, skywatchers can witness four supermoons: They always happen in a row, around 29.5 days apart.

When Will The Final Super Moon Will Occur in year 2023?

The fall harvest moon, the year's final supermoon, will rise on September 29, 2023.

What is Total Lunar Eclipse?

During a total lunar eclipse, Earth passes squarely between the sun and the moon, throwing a shadow on the moon and causing it to turn a deep, reddish tint; this is frequently referred to as a blood moon.

It's also the moment when Saturn, the solar system's second-largest planet, is closest to Earth.