- Experts clarify that the reason for the name has nothing to do with its color, as the Moon will have its usual tone.
Starting on the night of Monday, August 19, and continuing through August 21, a super blue moon, also known as the Sturgeon Full Moon, will be visible in Latin America, including Venezuela.
The term Sturgeon Moon originated in ancient Native American tribes because in the month of August, members of these communities took advantage of the light of the new moon to fish for sturgeons.
In addition, in 1979 astrologer Richard Nolle coined the name supermoon to explain the astrological phenomenon in which a new moon is 90% close to Earth.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) said in a statement statement that this 2024 blue supermoon will last three days and the main characteristic is that the satellite will appear larger and brighter than usual.
Recommendations for viewing the Supermoon
The portal National Geographic He pointed out some recommendations for observing the Full Sturgeon Moon:
– Make sure that the weather conditions are optimal to enjoy the view, that is, wait for the sky to be clear
– Find a place away from the light pollution of the city
– Locate yourself in an area that does not have trees or buildings that obstruct your vision.
– With the help of binoculars or a telescope, you can see the size and luminosity of the satellite in more detail.
In addition to these tips, NASA clarifies that although the Moon can be observed from sunrise and throughout the night, Its hour of greatest splendor (in Venezuela) will be at 8:26 p.m..
Will the moon turn blue?
According to NASA, the reason for the name is not related to a color change on the Moon, as it will maintain its usual color.
It is called the Blue Moon because of its origin in ancestral customs, specifically the reason is an idiomatic expression that has taken root in popular language. The portal Business Insider He explained that the second full moon of the month of August was known in the past as bluewhich means blue.
The website of National Geographic agrees with this explanation, pointing out that the term has been used informally since ancient times to refer to the second full moon of the same month.
The next supermoons to be observed in 2024 will be on September 17, October 17, and November 15.
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2024-08-19 22:48:22
