Super Blue Moon on Raksha Bandhan: What is it and how will it be different?

Sub: Sci

Sec: Space sector

Super Blue Moon on Raksha Bandhan:

On August 19, Raksha Bandhan coincides with a rare “Super Blue Moon,” a combination of a super moon and a blue moon.
The event is significant as it involves a full moon that is both at perigee (closest point to Earth) and the second full moon in a calendar month.

Super Moon:

The moon’s orbit around Earth is elliptical, with perigee being the closest point and apogee the farthest.
A super moon occurs when a full moon is at or near perigee, making it appear larger and brighter.
- The super moon is approximately 14% bigger and 30% brighter than a regular full moon at apogee, but the size difference may not be noticeable to most people.
The full moon is opposite the sun and fully illuminated as seen from Earth.

Blue Moon:

A blue moon is commonly defined as the second full moon in a calendar month, occurring every two to three years.
Another definition refers to the third full moon in a season with four full moons.
The August super blue moon is the first of four consecutive super moons in 2024, with the next three in September, October, and November.

Appearance of the Super Blue Moon:

The Super Blue Moon will not actually appear blue, though atmospheric conditions like smoke or dust can cause a bluish tint.
The moon may appear more yellow or orange when lower in the sky due to light scattering.

Source: IE