In the event that two full moons occur within a single month, the second occurrence is referred to as a blue moon. The added feature of this moon being a super moon contributes to its exceptional nature.
Although the moon’s state of full illumination technically transpires in an instant, it can seemingly remain fully lit for up to three days. This extended duration can create challenges in distinguishing between a genuine full moon, the final stage of a waxing gibbous moon, or the initial phase of a waning gibbous moon.
Subsequent to reaching its peak fullness, the moon commences its waning phase as it continues its orbit around the sun. The culmination of this lunar cycle will give way to the commencement of a new one with the arrival of the next new moon on September 14 at 9:40 pm (ET).
The Old Farmer’s Almanac outlines a sequence of four consecutive supermoons for the year 2023. The initial two transpired on July 3 and August 1. Following the super blue moon on August 30, the concluding super moon is anticipated during the Harvest Moon on September 29. A super moon, characterized by its potential to appear larger and more luminous, especially in conjunction with the moon illusion, emerges when the moon achieves full illumination concurrently with its proximity to Earth at around 90 percent of its closest point within its orbit.
FAQs
Q1. When is Super Blue Moon?
A1. Super Blue Moon is visible on Wednesday.
Q2. When is next full Moon?
A2. Subsequent to reaching its peak fullness, the moon commences its waning phase as it continues its orbit around the sun. The culmination of this lunar cycle will give way to the commencement of a new one with the arrival of the next new moon on September 14 at 9:40 pm (ET).
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