On Friday night, the 'Blue Moon' phenomenon will be visible in the sky. The blue moon occurs when a full moon is seen twice in one month. According to CNN, although there is one full moon each month and 12 full moons each year, this number increases to 13 once every three years. In July 2015, the first full moon was observed on the second day of the month, and the second full moon will be seen tonight (July 31). Furthermore, contrary to some beliefs, the 'Blue Moon' phenomenon has no relation to the color of the moon, which will appear the same white color. Generally, the color of the moon visible from Earth is white with a slight gray background, and any color change observed is due to atmospheric effects such as clouds, dust, or other pollutants. The last occurrence of this event was in 2012. In the 20th century, the 'Blue Moon' phenomenon occurred 41 times. The next 'Blue Moon' will be visible in 2018.
The 'Blue Moon' Phenomenon Visible in the Sky on Friday Night
The 'Blue Moon' phenomenon, where a full moon appears twice in one month, will be visible on July 31. This rare event occurs every three years, with the last occurrence in 2012 and the next expected in 2018. It is important to note that the term 'Blue Moon' does not refer to the moon's color.
📰 What Happened
The 'Blue Moon' phenomenon, where a full moon appears twice in one month, will be visible on July 31. This rare event occurs approximately every three years, with the last occurrence in 2012 and the next expected in 2018.
- The term 'Blue Moon' does not refer to the moon's color, which remains white.
- The phenomenon occurs when there are 13 full moons in a calendar year instead of the usual 12.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Blue Moon is a term used to describe the second full moon in a single calendar month, a phenomenon that occurs approximately every three years.
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