A captivating celestial phenomenon is set to grace the night skies this week as an exceedingly rare “Blue Supermoon” takes center stage. This lunar spectacle, anticipated to be the most brilliant of the year, is scheduled to make its appearance on Wednesday, August 30th.
According to InTheSky.org, sky enthusiasts can anticipate the Blue Supermoon’s rise at 7:10 pm ET, with its grandeur set to illuminate the night until 6:46 am ET on Thursday, August 31st. This celestial event promises a breathtaking display as the moon adorns the heavens in its full splendor.
Adding to the celestial spectacle, Saturn, the gas giant, will also make a dazzling appearance. Positioned opposite the sun from the vantage point of Earth, Saturn will cast its radiance alongside the Blue Supermoon. Astronomy enthusiasts and stargazers are eagerly awaiting this awe-inspiring showcase, marking a truly extraordinary conjunction of cosmic events.
I believe this is what inspires the phrase “Once in a Blue Moon”.
