Super Moon 2021: Blue Moon over New York City on August 30th

For the second time this month, the phenomenon known as the Super Moon will be visible in the skies over New York.

It will be the night of this coming Wednesday, August 30 when it is presented.

Being the second full moon in the same month, this will be known as the Blue Moon or Blue Moon.

According to NASA, on August 30 sunset will be at 7:42, so the moon will be seen better after 8:42 PM.

The Space Agency points out that the phenomenon is called a supermoon that occurs when the moon is closest to the earth and at the same time is full.

The moon is estimated to be about 405,500 kilometers or 253,000 miles away.

According to the national weather service, next Wednesday will be partly cloudy during the day.

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The beautiful natural phenomenon of the supermoon can be seen again on August 30.

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The moon rises through the clouds over the lower Manhattan skyline in this view from West Orange, New Jersey.

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The first supermoon of the month was this Tuesday, August 1. The next supermoon will be on Wednesday, August 30.

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Due to its proximity, the moon can appear brighter and slightly larger, although the changes can be difficult to detect.

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A perigean full moon, better known as a supermoon, occurs when the moon is full during the closest point in its orbit around Earth.

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This gives its appearance an extra touch, making it appear up to 8% larger and 16% brighter than a typical full moon, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac.

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According to NASA, the moon’s typical orbit ranges from 226,000 to 251,000 miles from Earth, but variations can bring it a bit closer or further away.

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The first supermoon of the month was this Tuesday, August 1. The next supermoon will be on Wednesday, August 30.

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On August 30 there will be a so-called “super blue moon”, a phenomenon that will not occur again until 2032.

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The super blue moon occurs much less frequently. The last super blue moon was in December 2009 and the next one won’t be until August 2032.

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The full moon passes behind the illuminated windows of a New York City skyscraper, Tuesday evening, Aug. 1, 2013. This is the first of two supermoons in August. A supermoon is broadly defined as a full moon that is closer to the Earth making it appear larger than normal. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)

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2023-08-25 14:53:00


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