Super Blue Moon in August 2023 Date and Time: Here's When 'The Biggest Full Moon' of the Year Will Light Up Skies in India and Other Countries
The rare super blue moon of is going to illuminate the sky on August 30, 2023. The unique event is considered rare as it occurs only once a decade. The previous occurrence of a blue moon was last seen in 2015 and now a rare super moon is about to grace the sky this week.
It will delight moon lovers as a rare super blue moon will illuminate the sky this week. The important celestial event will take place on August 30, 2023. The unique event is considered rare as it occurs only once a decade. The previous occurrence of a blue moon was last seen in 2015, and now a rare super blue moon is about to grace the sky this week. As per NASA, a seasonal Blue Moon is the traditional definition of a Blue Moon and refers to the third full moon in a season with four full moons. On the other hand, a monthly blue moon refers to the second full moon that occurs within a single calendar month. Supermoon 2023 in August Dates and Time: Full Sturgeon Moon and Blue Supermoon, Everything To Know About Rare Celestial Events This Month.
Rare Super Blue Moon Date
The rare Super Blue Moon will illuminate the sky on August 30, 2023.
Rare Super Blue Moon Time
The rare Super Blue Moon 2023 will reach its maximum brightness on August 31 at 1.35 GMT (7.05 am IST or August 30, 21.35 EDT). Supermoon, Blue Moon 2023 Date and Time: Full Moons to Light Up Skies in August, Check Timings.
The supermoon occurs when the Moon's orbit is closest to the Earth while the Moon is full. This also makes the moon appear slightly bigger and brighter than the regular moon. The month of August 2023 has two full moons. The month began with a full moon, the Sturgeon Moon, which occurred on Tuesday, August 1. The supermoon's second occurrence will occur on August 30 and at some places around the world on August 31.
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