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There isn't anything special about a "blue moon"; it is just the second full moon in a calendar year, which happens about every other year. The Moon doesn't actually turn "blue".
The only thing that causes the Moon to literally appear blue is fine volcanic ash high in the stratosphere.
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Will the next blue moon happen over the US?
Blue Moons aren't like solar eclipses - they don't just happen to a certain part of the Earth. A blue moon is just the name for the event where a full moon happens twice in the same month; The second full moon in that month is called a "blue moon". You can see the moon from anywhere on the Earth in a 24 hour period, so yes, the next blue moon will happen "over" the US.
What is the scientific term for blue moon?
A blue moon refers to the third full moon in a season with four full moons.The is no scientifc term for it.
What are the ratings and certificates for Once in a Blue Moon - 1995?
Once in a Blue Moon - 1995 is rated/received certificates of: USA:PG
What are the release dates for Bold Venture - 1959 Blue Moon?
Bold Venture - 1959 Blue Moon was released on: USA: 1959
When you see the moon is full moon?
You can see the moon when it is not full. The sun lights up part of the moon, but if you look carefully when the moon is not full, you can see the darker parts. This is easier when only a small part of the moon appears to be lit, as a brighter moon glares out the darker part making it harder to see.
Why do you see a blue moon?
A blue moon can refer to the second full moon in a month or the moon actually being blue. We sometimes see a full moon twice in one month due to the moon's cycle of slightly less than one month. A moon which is actually blue may result from pollutants or dust in the atmosphere, making the moon look blue.
When the next blue moon?
The Next blue moon will be on August 31st 2012 at 13:56 (Gmt). That's why it's "once in a blue moon" See related link for a blue moon calculator.
What are blue moons?
* See link for different definitions of Blue Moon
When the bule moon come and can i see it in Toledo?
a blue moon is just a myth and if it was real you can see it because your looking at the same exact moon as everyone else
When will there be a blue moon?
*Note* You cannot "see" a "blue" moon as in the colour. It is just a term - see related link. No "blue moons will occur in 2011. December of 2009 - it's when there are two full moons in one month.
When will you see a blue moon or another colored moon but in charmed the was like 3 literaly blue moons in a row what do you make of that?
The term "blue moon" does not refer to the color, but to an occasional fourth full moon in a season (normally there are three), or alternately, to a second full moon in a month (usually there is one).
Will the next blue moon happen over the US?
Blue Moons aren't like solar eclipses - they don't just happen to a certain part of the Earth. A blue moon is just the name for the event where a full moon happens twice in the same month; The second full moon in that month is called a "blue moon". You can see the moon from anywhere on the Earth in a 24 hour period, so yes, the next blue moon will happen "over" the US.
If you see to full moons in one month what is the second called?
A blue moon.
What are the blue and red colors that glow behind the moon on occasion?
thats what i see each time i look at the moon. but when i ask people if they see it as well they say "no" ..
How do you solve MOONCEON?
Usually the first two and the last two letters are blue, making it "once in a blue moon"
Why do we only see the full moon once a month?
Yes sometimes there are 2 full moons during one month. These do not happen very often and the second full moon is called a 'blue moon', hence the expression, "once in a blue moon".
Did Elvis sing blue moon?
She didn't, but Blue music Blue skies
