Super Blue Moon lights up Patna
A Super Blue Moon was seen in Bihar’s capital Patna on 30th August during the festival of Shravani Purnima. The moon appeared brighter and larger in size, creating a picturesque astronomical view. This phenomenon is expected to occur again in 2037.
The Mahavir Temple at Patna Junction and the Centenary Smriti Pillar at the Bihar Vidhansabha Complex were both illuminated by the moonlight during the Shravani Purnima.
What is a Super Blue Moon?
A Super Blue Moon occurs when there are two super moons in a month, with the second one being referred to as the “Blue Moon”. The term “super moon” is used to describe the larger size of the moon. Additionally, a Super Blue Moon occurs when there are 13 full moons in 12 months of the year. The last occurrence of a Blue Super Moon was in 2009, and the next one is expected in January 2037.
Summary of the News:
- A Super Blue Moon was seen in Patna, Bihar on 30th August during the festival of Shravani Purnima.
- The moon appeared brighter and larger in size, creating a picturesque astronomical view.
- The Mahavir Temple at Patna Junction and the Centenary Smriti Pillar at the Bihar Vidhansabha Complex were illuminated by the moonlight.
- A Super Blue Moon occurs when there are two super moons in a month, with the second one being referred to as the “Blue Moon”.
- The last occurrence of a Blue Super Moon was in 2009, and the next one is expected in January 2037.
