Don’t Miss Out on the Rare Opportunity to See a Blue Moon Supermoon!

Do you find the various stages of the moon fascinating? If so, you’ll be thrilled to know that on August 30, we will have the chance to witness two unique lunar events simultaneously. It’s quite an exciting prospect, as we will be able to observe both a SuperMoon and a blue Moon. This presents a truly rare opportunity to witness the third full Moon of the month in close proximity to Earth. Aspiring astronomers should prepare their telescopes, as they may even catch a glimpse of the Chandrayaan-3 rover. Be sure to explore all the specifics of this extraordinary occurrence.

A blue moon that is also a supermoon

According to a NASA report, the next full moon will be visible on August 30. The date also marks the auspicious Raksha Bandhan in India, which depicts the bond of brotherhood and sisterhood. On this day, Saturn also comes close to the Moon. When the sun fully sets and the sky darkens, Saturn is 5 degrees above and to the right of the Moon. The full moon can be seen at 9:36 PM EDT.

This is also the second full moon in August, but it is also called the blue moon. The reason for this is that this is the third full moon of the month. The last blue moon was observed in August 2021. Also, it is called a supermoon because it is closest to Earth today, which makes it appear brighter and larger in the sky.

This event also marks the end of summer and the beginning of fall in the Western Hemisphere. Now the days are getting shorter and the nights are getting longer.

How to get to know the supermoon more closely?

Find the place where the sky looks darkest in the direction of the Moon. The moon on August 30 is large, so it is clearly visible to the naked eye. However, if you want to take a closer look, you should bring high-quality binoculars or a telescope. Note that in India, the full phase of the moon can be seen at 7:05 AM in the morning.