Full Moon August 2024: Experience the Super Blue Moon
The Celestial Events of Full Moon August 2024
On August 19, 2024, at 2:26 PM EDT, a remarkable full Moon will grace the skies in many parts of the world, depending on the timezones. In India, it will be visible from Monday night till Tuesday. According to NASA, this full Moon will remain in its peak phase through early Wednesday, offering three days of brilliant lunar visibility. The full Moon on August 19, 2024, will be a spectacular event, featuring both a supermoon and a Blue Moon. This occurrence coincides with Raksha Bandhan, celebrated in India on August 19. This unique combination creates an extraordinary celestial event.
Astrological Significance of the Super Blue Moon
Astrologically, a supermoon is a full Moon coinciding with the Moon's closest approach to Earth, making it appear larger and brighter. The Blue Moon adds an element of rarity to the event. According to astrologer Pandit Jagannath Guruji, the Moon is linked to emotions, intuition, and the subconscious mind. During a full Moon, these aspects are intensified, and the super blue Moon amplifies this effect.
What is a Supermoon?
The August 19, 2024, full Moon will be classified as a supermoon, occurring at the Moon’s closest approach to Earth, known as perigee. This makes the Moon appear up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than usual, captivating public attention.
The Blue Moon Explained
In addition to being a supermoon, the August 19th full Moon is also a Blue Moon, a term historically referring to the third full Moon in a season with four full Moons. The combination of a supermoon and a Blue Moon is exceptional, with such events occurring roughly every 10 years.
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