Unlike its name suggests, the blue moon is not named after the color, but instead refers to the second full moon in a calendar month. Most months only have one full moon, so the second is a rare event, occurring roughly once every two or three years.
Stunning images have captured a rare blue supermoon in the UK and elsewhere around the world.
The moon, which peaked at 2.35am on Thursday in the UK, appeared larger than usual as it lit up the night sky on Wednesday night.
When the Moon is normally 252,088 miles away from Earth, Super Moon It was close to 222,043 miles, making it appear larger in the sky.
Unlike its namesake, a blue moon is not named after a color, but instead refers to the second full moon in a calendar month.
Most months only have one full moon, so the second is a rare event, occurring roughly once every two or three years.
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Everything you need to know about this week’s rare blue supermoon
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