Super Blue Moon 2023: Skywatchers around the world are preparing for the Super Blue Moon, a rare and captivating celestial event. The Lunar phenomenon will occur on the evening of August 30 and the early morning of August 31, 2023. The Super Blue Moon occurs when three lunar phenomena coincide: a full Moon, a Supermoon, and a blue Moon. A blue Moon occurs when the full Moon occurs twice in a single month. This lunar event is a monthly blue moon. Moreover, it coincides with the Hindu celebration of Raksha Bandhan.
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Super Blue Moon 2023 Scheduling:
For optimal viewing of the Super Blue Moon, one should observe the Moon shortly after sunset during the twilight hours as it rises. The apex of the Super Blue Moon will occur on August 30, around 8:37 p.m. EDT. On August 31, viewers in Europe will have an additional opportunity to see the Moon due to the Moon rising slightly later than usual. At 8:08 pm BST, the Moon will ascend in London. Moonrise in New York occurs at 7:45 p.m. EDT. The Moon will ascend in Los Angeles at 7:36 pm PDT.
On August 31, the Moon will rise in London at 8:24 pm BST. The full Moon will apex on August 31 at 1:37 am BST (9:36 am ET or 7:06 am IST).
Where and how can Super Blue Moon be viewed?
Those who wish to observe this uncommon celestial event can observe the Moon after sunset. The ideal time to observe the Super Blue Moon is at dusk. You can view the Super Blue Moon live on The Virtual Telescope Project on August 31 at 3:30 GMT (September 1 at 9:00 am IST) if you are unable to observe the Moon due to poor viewing conditions in your region.
