A rare celestial spectacle, the Super Blue Moon, will be sighted in Pakistan on Monday, August 19, 2024, (tonight) at 11:26PM. The Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) said that the celestial event will mark Pakistan\u2019s first Super Moon, with the next three set to be visible on September 18, October 17, and November 15 this year. The Super Blue Moon, an astronomical event where the moon appears 14% larger and brighter due to its close proximity to Earth. The Moon\u2019s orbit around Earth isn\u2019t a perfect circle, there are times when it\u2019s closer to Earth. The moon will be approximately 226,000 miles from Earth, offering a sight to behold. It looks biggest to us earthlings. It is pertinent to note that the upcoming moon tonight is a Seasonal Blue Moon, as this event won\u2019t be observed again until 2037. The term \u201cBlue Moon\u201d doesn\u2019t refer to the moon actually changing its color. It is originated from a peculiar event in the 19th century when a volcanic eruption created unique atmospheric conditions, causing the full moon to take on a bluish tint. The idiom \u201cOnce in a Blue Moon\u201d thus come to signify a rare event. The moon doesn\u2019t actually grow bigger \u2014 it just looks that way. According to NASA, the term refers to when the Moon, either its full or new lunar phase, syncs up with a close swing around Earth. That is, when it\u2019s within 90 per cent of its closest approach to Earth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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