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Stunning Super Blue Moon Captivates Skywatchers Worldwide

The rare astronomical event, combining a supermoon and a blue moon, will not occur again until 2037.

A super blue moon rises behind the Longquan Mountain Observation Deck on Aug. 19, 2024 in Chengdu, China.
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The Super Blue Moon rises over Copenhagen, Denmark on August 19, 2024. Supermoons occur when the Moon passes through its perigee, or the point that takes it closest to Earth during its elliptical orbit. This makes it look about 14 percent bigger compared to when it is at its furthest point, and a touch brighter.

Overview

  • Photographers captured breathtaking images of the super blue moon from iconic locations around the world.
  • The moon appeared larger and brighter due to its proximity to Earth during its orbit.
  • A super blue moon occurs when a blue moon and a supermoon coincide on the calendar.
  • This celestial phenomenon was visible for several nights, offering multiple viewing opportunities.
  • The next super blue moon is predicted to occur in January 2037, making this a rare spectacle.