This year in the month of August, the cosmos is offering a double moon show. US people are ready to witness two remarkable astronomical events known as supermoons. Among the two one is a rare blue moon.
1 Aug 2023 Supermoon 30 Aug Blue moon in US date time history
Supermoon history in brief
“Sturgeon Moon” is one of the names bestowed upon this moon. In history there were plenty of large fishes called sturgeons present in Great Lakes. Additionally, this particular moon is referred to as “green corn moon” in certain traditions.
It is happening again after 4 years and the last time it happened in August 2018. According to Italian Astronomer Gianluca Masi (virtual telescope project founder), it won’t happen again until 2037.
1 Aug 2023 Sunset Supermoon Blue moon time
Tuesday 1 August 2023 sunset and moonrise time for three different locations is given below:
| London | New York | Los Angeles |
| Sunset time – 8:50 pm (BST). Moon rise time – 9:23 pm (BST). Full moon time – 6:33 pm (BST). | Sunset time – 8:13 pm (EDT). Moonrise time – 8:44 pm(EDT). Full moon time – 1:33 pm (EDT). | Sunset time – 7:55 pm (PDT). Moonrise time – 8:28 pm(PDT). Full moon time – 10:33 pm (PDT). |
Blue moon time
The moon will undergo a crescent phase by August 16 2023. The moon will appear as a blue moon on the 30th of August, it will be 2nd full moon within a month. According to the old farmer Almanac blue moon will reach its peak at 9:36 p.m. ET and is expected to be the largest full moon of the year 2023.
Genius on Supermoon
Telescope project founder Masi
Masi is excited and all set to provide a live webcast of the supermoon on Tuesday evening, as it rises over the Coliseum in Rome. In the email Masi expressed “My plans are to capture the beauty of this… hopefully bringing the emotions of the show to our viewers. He added Supermoon offers a great opportunity to look up and discover the sky.
In 2023 total 4 supermoons are programmed by the sky and the first supermoon occurs in July. The fourth and last supermoon will give attendance on the sky in September month. Out of 4, the whole world is excited to see the two supermoons which are coming in the month of August because these two are closer than either of the others.
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Espenak said
Binoculars and a backyard can really enhance the experience and be helpful in viewing clear skies. American astrophysicist Fred Espenak said it will reveal features such as lunar maria, the dark plains formed by ancient volcanic lava flows and rays coming out from lunar craters.
Farmer Almanac said
Old Farmer Almanac said the full moon in August is traditionally known as the sturgeon moon. He added that’s because of the ampleness of that fish in the Great Lakes 100 years ago in the month of August.
FAQ
When can I watch Supermoon?
Follow the below given time according to your place.
New York
Sunset time 8:13 pm (EDT).
Moonrise time 8:44 pm(EDT).
Full moon 1:33 pm (EDT).
London
Sunset time 8:50 pm (BST).
Moon rise 9:23 pm (BST).
Full moon time – 6:33 pm (BST).
Los Angeles
Sunset time 7:55 pm (PDT).
Moonrise time 8:28 pm(PDT).
Full moon 10:33 pm (PDT).
When supermoon occurs?
A supermoon takes place when the moon’s orbit brings it closer to the earth neatly during the full moon phase. Resulting in the visibility of a larger and brighter moon in the night sky.
When will be the next blue moon?
According to the science blue moon occurs every 3 years and the next scheduled date is May 2026.
There are how many years between blue moons?
A blue moon occurs every 3 years.
When can I watch the blue moon?
30 August, according to Almanac it will reach at peak at 9:36 pm ET and is anticipated to be the largest full moon of the year.
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