The first super blue moon of 2024 will occur in Pakistan tonight.
According to the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco), the blue moon will lighten up the celestial environ in Pakistan tonight at 11:26pm.
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The next three supermoons will occur on September 18, October 17 and November 15, it added.
While sailing in its orbit when the moon comes closest to Earth, i.e. 363,300 kilometres, it shines 30% more brightly and appears 14% bigger. This is when it is called a supermoon.
A supermoon is not an official astronomical term. However, a “supermoon” is a full moon that occurs when the moon’s orbit brings it closer to Earth.
Remember that, Blue Moon is one of the rarest celestial phenomena, being a full moon, blue moon and a super moon. It does not literally mean that the moon will turn blue but it has to do with the frequency of a full moon.
