If you’ve ever used the phrase “once in a blue moon,” you may already have an idea of how rare blue moons are. Now take that rarity and triple it to get a sense of how rare these celestial events really are.
Luckily for New Yorkers, we’ll be experiencing a super blue moon on Monday, August 19, so get ready to keep an eye on the skies at night.
Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of the upcoming Super Blue Moon event in the NYC area.
What is a Blue moon?
A blue moon doesn’t actually refer to the color of the moon. It has more to do with the frequency of a full moon, specifically whether you can see it more than once a month, according to NASA.
Since the full moon cycle is 29.5 days, it is rare for the full moon to occur more than once a month. Blue moons therefore only occur every two or three years.
When and how to see the super blue moon in NYC
The super blue moon will reach its peak on Monday at 2:26 p.m., but we will not be able to see it because it will still be daytime then.
But don’t worry: Even if we miss the peak, the super moon will still be visible for three days. This means that the moon will appear larger and brighter than usual during the first half of next week.
How rare is a super Blue moon?
A super blue moon is the combination of a blue moon and a supermoon. According to ABC News, supermoons occur when a moon’s orbit is within 90% of its closest approach to Earth. During this stage, the moon appears larger and up to a third brighter than the moon on a normal night.
Blue moons and supermoons don’t often occur simultaneously. In fact, super blue moons only occur about every 10 years, sometimes as little as once every 20 years.
The Super Blue moon‘s spiritual meaning
The spiritual meaning of the Super Blue Moon varies from culture to culture, but is often seen as an omen of growth, wisdom and new opportunities.
According to astrology, this Super Blue Moon will be in Aquarius and is expected to bring with it a surge of electric and revolutionary energy. According to astrology, this Super Blue Moon will also have the greatest impact on those under the signs of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius.
When is the next Super Blue moon Be?
The next super blue moon won’t be until 2037, so you better not miss it.
