An amazing astronomical phenomenon is taking place in the sky this afternoon as today, August 30, 2023, the Full Moon, Super Moon and Blue Moon will be visible at the same time and this astronomical phenomenon is called “Super Blue Moon”. Today Full Moon, Supermoon and Blue Moon all three will live in the night sky. This rare event occurs when the full moon occurs during a period when the moon is closest to Earth.
If you want to see the Super Blue Moon, you can also watch it live on Space.com or its YouTube channel. You can see the Moon with the naked eye or using binoculars and a telescope. Here we share the date and time of Super Blue Moon 2023 and you will also know the meaning of Super Blue Moon August 2023 and the astrology of Super Blue Moon August 2023.
What is the Super Blue Moon?
Blue Moon is just a term and the color of the moon is not blue in this one. In general, it seems that the color of the moon will turn blue. It is even more important to see this event, because this event will not happen again for the next few years. When this event is over, it will be the third largest moon seen this year. NASA says that “super blue moons occur on average every 10 years.” According to NASA, it appears every two and a half years. Today, that is, after August 30, 2023, the next Blue Moon will appear in May 2026 and then in December 2028.
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Details of the Super Blue Moon of August 2023
| super blue moon date | August 30-31, 2023 |
| type of moon | Super Blue Moon |
| Moment | 9:37 pm Eastern Time |
| Meaning | Rare event with 2 full moons in a month |
| Visibility | Global |
Time of super blue moon in India 2023
On August 30, the Super Blue Moon will be visible from 6:35 pm According to the information, the supermoon will reach its maximum brightness at 8:37 am. The Moon will be in front of the Sun on Wednesday, August 30 at 9:36 pm and the Blue Moon will set just before sunrise on Thursday at approximately 4:42 pm
According to Indian religious culture, the Raksha Bandhan festival is celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Shravan. On this occasion this party will be held from the night of August 30 to 31. Meanwhile, this afternoon an amazing astronomical phenomenon is taking place in the sky.
What is special about today’s night sky?
Today, August 30, the Moon will appear slightly larger and brighter in the sky than it does every day. Because there will be 2 full moons in the month of August, the Blue Moon will be visible. The first full moon was on August 1 and the second full moon will be on August 30. The whole world will see this astronomical event.
On this day the size of the Moon will be 14% larger than the daily size. We can see such a beautiful sight every 2-3 years and everyone would like to capture this amazing event in their eyes forever. The brightness of the Blue Moon will peak tonight and will begin to be visible from 6:35 p.m.
Super Blue Moon 2023 Date and time according to country
| Country name | Date | Time |
| SBM US time | August 30-31, 2023 | 9:00 pm to 4:00 am |
| SBM time in UK | August 30-31, 2023 | 21:37 to 4:15 |
| SBM time in India | August 30-31, 2023 | 21:37 to 4:15 |
| SBM time in Cyprus | August 30-31, 2023 | 9:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. |
| SBM time in Australia | August 30-31, 2023 | 20:37 to 4:15 |
| SBM time in Europe | August 30-31, 2023 | 9:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| SBM time in Russia | August 30-31, 2023 | 20:37 to 4:15 |
| SBM time in China | August 30-31, 2023 | 9:37 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. |
| SBM time in Japan | August 30-31, 2023 | 20:37 to 4:15 |
| SBM time in Thailand | August 30-31, 2023 | 9:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| SBM time in the United Arab Emirates | August 30-31, 2023 | 9:37 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. |
| SBM time in USA | August 30-31, 2023 | 20:37 to 4:15 |
Super Blue Moon 2023 according to astrology
- The Super Blue Moon is on the day of Saavan Purnima, so it is not just an astronomical event.
- Super Blue Moon also has a more religious meaning.
- Lord Shiva is worshiped on the day of Sawan Purnima.
- At the same time, Purnima Tithi is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi.
- Apart from this, it is also important to worship the Moon on Purnima and seeing the Super Blue Moon will turn out to be auspicious.
- The Super Blue Moon will have auspicious effects on the planets.
- Because of this, the planets will give rise to auspicious events in life.
How to watch the Super Blue Moon 2023
It is advisable to see the Blue Moon immediately after the sunset, at which time it looks very beautiful. This time when the Blue Moon will appear, it will be daytime in India and will be brightest at 9:37 pm on August 30. It is said that the intensity of lunar energy is greatest during the full moon. That is why the moon becomes a supermoon, which is much bigger than other days.
As a result, the intensity of its effect also increases in different cases. Emotions, thoughts and imagination are intensified by the influence of the Moon. Those who want to see this spectacle, can see the Super Blue Moon with the naked eye and without any telescope.
Frequently asked questions about the Super Blue Moon 2023
What is the Super Blue Moon and when does it appear?
The Super Blue Moon appears every 2-3 years and occurs due to some astronomical events in space. When there are two full moons in a month, the second full moon is called a Blue Moon.
What does the Super Blue Moon look like?
The Super Blue Moon appears 40 percent larger and 30 percent brighter than normal days. Super Blue Moon can be easily viewed without any equipment. In a blue moon, the moon does not appear blue, it appears slightly orange or yellowish. The Moon only looks blue when there is a lot of pollution around, so dust particles have been blown into the air.
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