
Next BLUE SUPERMOON for 2024The next BLUE SUPERMOON you can see in the skies will only be in 2024! Here's when to spot this rare sky event.
by Alex Coyne
02-10-2023 13:29
in Culture
It's the last moon of its type for the rest of the year. Image: Pixabay
If you missed South Africa's last Blue Supermoon for the year, you'll have to wait until much later to see it again!
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Blue Supermoons are special events. They only happen once every while, and the blue part refers to the fact that there will be TWO full moons during this 2024 event.
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Here's what to know about the next Supermoon for 2024, and when to mark your calendars.
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When is the BLUE SUPERMOON for 2024? According to Space.com, the next supermoon is only on 18 September, 2024.
If you missed the last Harvest Supermoon in 2023, that's how long you'll have to wait to see a special lunar event again.
ALSO READ: Is the MOON affecting YOU?
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Don't forget!
It's never too early to mark a special lunar event on your calendar. Set a reminder on your smartphone so that you don't forget again!
What is a blue supermoon? The type of moon we'll see in September 2024, is a special type of lunar event for two important reasons.
ALSO READ: Can Full Moons affect CRIME in South Africa?
A supermoon means that this lunar event wil make the moon appear brighter and somewhat bigger to observers on Earth. The blue part means that there are two full lunar events in the same month: that's something that doesn't happen every day or every month!
ALSO READ: When is the next FULL MOON in South Africa?
Careful during these times of the year, too.
According to Weather.com, the supermoon can be one of the reasons why high tides flare up during some times of the year. Because of the pull effect that the moon has on water, it causes tides to rise and makes flood events more likely.
Got moon footage? If you have any moon-related footage or images to share, contact The South African's staff team.
Reach the WhatsApp on +27 60 011 0211, or use the website to get in touch.
Videos and photos of moon events can also be sent via email: info@thesouthafrican.com
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