When to Catch the Super Blue Moon in Pakistan
Tonight, August 19, Pakistan will witness its first Super Blue Moon of the year, offering a spectacular sight for skywatchers. The moon will reach its peak visibility at 11:26 PM, marking a rare celestial event that follows last year’s notable sky events, including a Sturgeon Moon on August 1 and another Super Blue Moon on August 30.
According to the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco), this will be the initial supermoon of 2024, with additional supermoons expected on September 18, October 17, and November 15.
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A supermoon occurs when the moon is at its closest approach to Earth, roughly 363,300 kilometers away. During this time, it appears 14% larger and shines 30% brighter than usual. While “supermoon” isn’t an official astronomical term, it describes a full moon that happens when the moon’s orbit brings it particularly close to Earth.
Typically, a full moon occurs once a month, but occasionally a month can have two full moons. The second full moon in such a month is referred to as a Blue Moon. Despite the name, a Blue Moon doesn’t change the moon’s color but signifies an extra full moon in a given period.
For stargazers, it’s important to remember that a Blue Moon simply denotes an additional full moon in a specific timeframe, not a color change in the moon itself.
