All eyes are on the rare supermoon, which will be visible across India today. The moon will reportedly reach its maximum brightness and size at 23:56 IST today.
A supermoon occurs when the moon is at its closest point to Earth while full, making it appear larger and brighter than on regular days.
Supermoon: when to see it
The supermoon will reportedly be visible from today until early August 21, and the best time to view it will be around moonrise on August 19. The supermoon will peak on August 20 at 11:56 pm IST, according to NASA.
Because of its proximity to Earth, a supermoon will appear up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than usual.
Blue Moon 2024
The year 2024 marks a full moon in August, and it is also known as a “blue moon.” A blue moon is a term used for the third full moon in a season that contains four full moons. However, despite the name, a “blue moon” does not appear blue in color.
The August supermoon is the first Four consecutive supermoons are expected in 2024, providing more opportunities to witness the full moon.
The next full moon will be on September 17th.
What is a supermoon?
A supermoon occurs when the full moon is at its closest point to Earth, making it appear brighter and larger. The term “supermoon” was first coined by astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979 and has since become widely used. It gained popularity over the years.
Although it is an astronomical event, the supermoon has cultural significance in various societies. Native American tribes in the Northeast often call the August full moon the “sturgeon moon.” USAnamed after the large fish commonly caught during this time.
In Chinese cultureIt coincides with the Mid-Autumn Festival, which is characterized by family reunions.
The first recorded use of the term “Blue Moon” in English was in 1528.
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