According to the Farmer's Almanac:
December 31—Full Moon
The 31st brings a second full Moon this month—a so-called “blue Moon”—to adorn the final night of the year.
What is a "Blue Moon"?
When there are two full Moons in a single month, the second is often called a “blue Moon.” On average, a "blue Moon" occurs once every 2-1/2 to 3 years.
The expression seems to derive from the extremely rare, actually blue-tinged Moon caused by atmospheric layers of forest fire smoke or volcanic dust at just the right height and visual angle.
**On the news tonight, they said that the next New Year's Eve, Blue Moon, would occur in 2028. I figure that this will be the last one I'll see, so I plan to be out there, with the corgi kids, howling our heads off, totally sober!**
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9 comments:
very interesting, I didn't know why it was called a blue moon, I sure will be out to enjoy it this time, cause I don't figure I'll see another one either...
Molly
My mom was telling me about the Blue Moon just the other day. I do hope that it is a clear night so we can see if the moon is really blue! Howl! Woof! Woof!
Happy New Year!
Angela
You don't plan on being around for more than 3 years? Are your calculations correct?
This was fun & interesting... The moon is one of my very favorite things and I actually go out for each full moon and take a picture... Have a Very Happy Blue Moon New Year!!!
(((HUGS)))
Donna
That's exciting. I'll be sure to look up at the sky tomorrow night.
Hi - I knew it was going to be a new moon - I didn't know it was going to be a blue one. I have a friend who is working tomorrow and she is a baby and mother nurse. She is expecting lots of babies to come. Think I'll look too.
Happy New Year.
Sandie
Hi dearie...hon, it's hard to see palest blue yer using fer yer Post A Comment type...
I guess you have Blue Moon Fever...
Special new year's eve with blue moon.
I doubt I will live to see another New Year's Eve either... Actually, I'm hoping that the Lord will come before that since all of the end time signs are here!
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