What is Blue Moon 2024 on Rakshabandhan poornima how to watch

Blue Moon 2024: Blue Moon will be visible all over the world these days. In India, on the occasion of Rakshabandhan, today on 19th August, Blue Moon (Super Blue Moon) will be visible. You must also be wondering whether the moon will really turn blue tonight? Actually, in India it is a full moon, but there are reasons to call it Blue Moon in the world. We will tell you the definition of Blue Moon as well as know its timing in India.

What is Blue Moon

According to Time and Date, there are two different definitions of a blue moon. The first definition is for a seasonal blue moon. In an astronomical season that has four full moons, the third full moon is called a blue moon. The full moon happening today is a seasonal blue moon. It will be seen for the next time in the year 2026. Apart from this, there is also a monthly blue moon. This happens when there are two full moons in a month, then the second full moon is called a blue moon.

Supermoon will be visible today

The full moon of August 19 is not only a blue moon but it is also a supermoon. Supermoon means that today the moon will appear very big in the sky, because it will be closest to the Earth. The phenomenon of supermoon and blue moon occurs once in a few decades.

When will the Blue Moon be visible in India?

of time and date AccordingThe moon will rise at 6:57 pm in the Indian capital. However, the full moon will be visible from 11:55 pm. Blue Moon does not mean that the moon will appear blue. The moon will be visible in the sky for the next three days. For a better view, you should go to a place away from the city where the glare of the city is less.