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Why August's Moon Is Called Sturgeon Moon: Know Its Significance
In Hindu traditions, the Full Moon marks the festival of Raksha Bandhan, which celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters.
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Mark Your Calendars! The Next Blue Moon Arrives on May 31, 2026
The next Blue Moon is set to occur on May 31, 2026, offering a rare celestial event where a second full moon appears within a single calendar month. This type, known as a monthly Blue Moon, arises due to the 29.5-day lunar cycle misaligning with the Gregorian calendar. While the term suggests rarity, it has historical roots and does not mean the mo...
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Full Moon in November 2024: Beaver Moon is the Last Supermoon of the Year
The Beaver Moon on November 15, 2024, marks the final supermoon of the year. It will be brighter and larger than the August supermoon. The full moon, known for its connection to beaver hunting, will remain full for three days, from Nov 15-17. Other notable events include the Leonids meteor shower and Mercury's greatest elongation.
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Rare Supermoon Blue Moon To Occur On August 19: All You Need To Know
This Supermoon will be visible on 19 August and will appear full in the sky for three days. It is expected to be seen at 11:56 pm IST on Monday.
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6 Lip-Smacking Snacks Perfect for This Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan is one of those festivals that brings everyone together, and this year, it's falling on August 19th.
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"Once In A Blue Moon" To Occur Today. Here's How To See It
A blue moon is special because it is the extra moon in a season with four full moons.
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Raksha Bandhan 2023 Date: Is Rakhi On August 30 Or 31? Know Here
Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravan, typically falling in August.
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2 Supermoons In August, Rare Phenomenon Won't Be Seen Again For 14 Years
The last time two full supermoons appeared in the same month was in 2018 - and it won't happen again until 2037..
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The Last Supermoon Of This Year Will Take Place Next Week: All You Need To Know
The next full moon and the last supermoon of this year will appear on Thursday, August 11, reaching its peak at 9:36pm EDT, as per Space.com. Accordingly, in India, it will be visible on Friday, August 12.
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Perseids Meteor Shower to Occur in August, Could Be Outshined by Full Moon: All You Need to Know
The Perseid meteor showers are set to occur on August 12 and August 13 this year, according to NASA. However, the brightness of the full Moon may affect visibility of the Perseids this year, the space agency says. Here's everything you need to know about the celestial phenomenon ahead of their appearance this month.
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Rare Halloween Blue Moon to Appear on October 31 After 19 Years
A Blue Moon occurs when there is more than one full moon during a month. NASA says Blue Moons occur about every two and a half years. After 2020, there are Blue Moons in August 2023, May 2026, and December 2028.On an average, the Moon is full on Halloween every 19 years, a period known as the Metonic cycle.
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Full Moon in August 2019: Sturgeon Moon Time of Peak, Significance, and More
The August Full Moon 2019 comes just after the Perseids meteor shower, which will peak on August 11 to August 13. Sturgeon Moon 2019, Full Moon, Full Moon 2019, August Full Moon 2019
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ISRO Planning to Launch 32 Space Missions in 2019
The missions include the second lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 to land on the moon with lander and rover.
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Rare 'Blue Moon' to be visible tomorrow night
A rare 'Blue Moon' will be visible tomorrow night. When a second full moon in a calendar month appears in the night sky it is known as a 'Blue Moon'. N Sri Raghunandan Kumar, Director Planetary Society of India said, this month the first full moon was on August 2 and now sky gazers can see it happening for the second time tomorrow night at 19:28 ...
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Why August's Moon Is Called Sturgeon Moon: Know Its Significance
In Hindu traditions, the Full Moon marks the festival of Raksha Bandhan, which celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters.
-
Mark Your Calendars! The Next Blue Moon Arrives on May 31, 2026
The next Blue Moon is set to occur on May 31, 2026, offering a rare celestial event where a second full moon appears within a single calendar month. This type, known as a monthly Blue Moon, arises due to the 29.5-day lunar cycle misaligning with the Gregorian calendar. While the term suggests rarity, it has historical roots and does not mean the mo...
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Full Moon in November 2024: Beaver Moon is the Last Supermoon of the Year
The Beaver Moon on November 15, 2024, marks the final supermoon of the year. It will be brighter and larger than the August supermoon. The full moon, known for its connection to beaver hunting, will remain full for three days, from Nov 15-17. Other notable events include the Leonids meteor shower and Mercury's greatest elongation.
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Rare Supermoon Blue Moon To Occur On August 19: All You Need To Know
This Supermoon will be visible on 19 August and will appear full in the sky for three days. It is expected to be seen at 11:56 pm IST on Monday.
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6 Lip-Smacking Snacks Perfect for This Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan is one of those festivals that brings everyone together, and this year, it's falling on August 19th.
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"Once In A Blue Moon" To Occur Today. Here's How To See It
A blue moon is special because it is the extra moon in a season with four full moons.
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Raksha Bandhan 2023 Date: Is Rakhi On August 30 Or 31? Know Here
Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravan, typically falling in August.
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2 Supermoons In August, Rare Phenomenon Won't Be Seen Again For 14 Years
The last time two full supermoons appeared in the same month was in 2018 - and it won't happen again until 2037..
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The Last Supermoon Of This Year Will Take Place Next Week: All You Need To Know
The next full moon and the last supermoon of this year will appear on Thursday, August 11, reaching its peak at 9:36pm EDT, as per Space.com. Accordingly, in India, it will be visible on Friday, August 12.
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Perseids Meteor Shower to Occur in August, Could Be Outshined by Full Moon: All You Need to Know
The Perseid meteor showers are set to occur on August 12 and August 13 this year, according to NASA. However, the brightness of the full Moon may affect visibility of the Perseids this year, the space agency says. Here's everything you need to know about the celestial phenomenon ahead of their appearance this month.
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Rare Halloween Blue Moon to Appear on October 31 After 19 Years
A Blue Moon occurs when there is more than one full moon during a month. NASA says Blue Moons occur about every two and a half years. After 2020, there are Blue Moons in August 2023, May 2026, and December 2028.On an average, the Moon is full on Halloween every 19 years, a period known as the Metonic cycle.
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Full Moon in August 2019: Sturgeon Moon Time of Peak, Significance, and More
The August Full Moon 2019 comes just after the Perseids meteor shower, which will peak on August 11 to August 13. Sturgeon Moon 2019, Full Moon, Full Moon 2019, August Full Moon 2019
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ISRO Planning to Launch 32 Space Missions in 2019
The missions include the second lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 to land on the moon with lander and rover.
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Rare 'Blue Moon' to be visible tomorrow night
A rare 'Blue Moon' will be visible tomorrow night. When a second full moon in a calendar month appears in the night sky it is known as a 'Blue Moon'. N Sri Raghunandan Kumar, Director Planetary Society of India said, this month the first full moon was on August 2 and now sky gazers can see it happening for the second time tomorrow night at 19:28 ...
