Full details about Blue Moon in August 2023
Weeks after the world enjoyed and gazed at the full moon, people are expected to witness a huge, mind-blowing Blue Moon in August 2023 which is the first and the last during this year.
The awaited Blue Moon, will only be repreted once this year specifically in August 2023, Daily Mail reported. However, the giant moon is the third for this year.
People are super excited to watch the Blue Moon which is likely to appear on Aug. 30, 2023, at 9:36 p.m. ETS, I.e. around 02:35 GMT (in the early hours of August 31).
Despite its name, however, the Blue Moon does not have any different color, as it will
keep its usual grey shadow, but it may appear to be 14 percent larger and 30
percent more bright than usual.
Blue Moon. (Shutterstock)
In general, the Blue Moon occurs every two or three years as its last appearance was in August 2021. In rare cases, it can be repeated twice a year, such as in 2018.
In order to have a unique experience in watching the Blue Moon, experts suggested that people should turn off the lights at home to improve vision, noting that it is largely dependent on weather and pollution.
till this time, the world has witnessed two giant moons, meanwhile, two others are on the way.
Giant moons in 2023:
- July 3: Buck Moon
- August 1: Sturgeon Moon
- August 30: Blue Moon
- September 29: Harvest Moon
