Experience 2023's brightest lunar event on Aug 30 - the mesmerizing blue supermoon!

On the night of August 30, 2023, witness the biggest and brightest full moon of the year – the “blue supermoon”.

A unique convergence: This moon is both a supermoon and a blue moon, aligning perfectly with the Hindu festival Rakhi Purnima.

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On August 30th, as the moon perfectly opposes the Sun, Saturn will accompany our blue supermoon, appearing to dance around it throughout the evening.

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What's a supermoon? It's when the moon is closest to Earth during its full phase, causing it to appear significantly larger and brighter.

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Why "blue"? It's not about color. This term references the second full moon of August. Historically, a blue moon was the third full moon in a season with four full moons.

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Rakhi Purnima or Raksha Bandhan is a heartfelt Hindu festival. Sisters tie a rakhi around their brothers’ wrists, symbolizing their bond and mutual protection.

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Looking forward, the Harvest Moon on September 29 will be 2023's final supermoon, marking a time of thanksgiving, abundance, and cultural celebrations.

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