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This Halloween will be once in a blue moon
You might know the expression “once in a blue moon” that refers to a rare occurrence because the natural phenomenon known as the blue moon only occurs once in a generation. It just so happens this Halloween will be once in a blue moon literally as the night will be lit with a full moon.
A blue moon is a rare natural occurrence of experiencing two full moons within one calendar month and the first full moon in October occurred on Oct. 1-2 during the Harvest Moon. The Farmers’ Almanac indicates that a blue moon happens every 2-3 years but a blue moon hasn’t been historically recorded to happen on Halloween since 1944.
The blue moon will reach the brightest point at 10:49 a.m. EST in the U.S. and it should be visible Halloween morning. During the blue moon, Mars will be visible at the same time that can give a red hue to the moon.
ONCE IN A BLUE MOON. 🌕
Just in time for Halloween, a full moon will occur on Saturday, October 31!
The phrase 'blue moon' has nothing to do with the moon's actual color, although a blue tinge can be observed depending on certain atmospheric conditions, according to PAGASA. pic.twitter.com/ZhAcJK7Tvi
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) October 29, 2020
Experts predict this will be a once-in-a-generation occurrence as the next Halloween blue moon is predicted to happen again in 2039. If you’re planning on spending Halloween at home, you can enjoy the blue moon that will light up the night sky.
