On August 19, 2024,(Rare Super Blue Moon) a super blue moon rose behind the Longquan Mountain Observation Deck in Chengdu, China. The photo credit goes to Zhou Rui—VCG/Reuters.
A super blue moon is a special event where the moon is a full moon, a blue moon, and a supermoon all at once. A blue moon is the second full moon in a month, but it doesn’t actually look blue. A supermoon happens when the moon is closer to Earth, making it appear larger and brighter. Combining both is quite rare.
The full moon reached its peak at 2:26 p.m. EDT on Monday but will remain visible until early Wednesday morning. You can see it just by looking up at the sky, though using a telescope or binoculars can help you see more details on the moon’s surface. Make sure the sky is clear to get a good view.
If you missed seeing it on Monday night, there are some amazing photos of the super blue moon that capture its beauty.
Stunning Photos of the Rare Super Blue Moon Captured Over Chengdu
A super blue moon is a rare event where the moon is a full moon, a blue moon, and a supermoon all at the same time. Despite the name, a blue moon doesn’t actually look blue; it’s just the term for the second full moon in a month. A supermoon happens when the moon is closer to Earth, making it appear larger and brighter.
The full moon reached its peak on Monday at 2:26 p.m. EDT, but it will be visible until early Wednesday morning. You can see it by just looking up at the sky. Using a telescope or binoculars can help you see more details on the moon’s surface. Make sure the sky is clear to get a good view.
If you missed seeing it on Monday night, there are some amazing photos of the super blue moon. Check out the best ones here.
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