ext-align: justify;">ISLAMABAD, Aug 19 (APP): Pakistan has witnessed the first Super Blue Moon on Monday night offering a rare opportunity to the stargazers and space enthusiasts to enjoy this celestial treat.
ext-align: justify;">The event occurred at 11:26pm in Pakistan, according to the national space agency-Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco).
ext-align: justify;">The Super Blue Moon left astronomy enthusiasts and photographers in awe while Suparco has also received an overwhelming response from the astrophotographers who took stunning photographs from across Pakistan.
ext-align: justify;">The photographs not only highlighted the beauty of the moon but also demonstrated the talent and creativity of Pakistan’s astrophotography community.
ext-align: justify;">This blue moon was the first supermoon of the year, with three more expected on September 18, October 17, and November 15.
ext-align: justify;">A supermoon happens when the moon is closest to Earth, at a distance of 363,300 kilometres, making it 30 percent brighter and 14 percent larger than usual. Although “supermoon” is not an official astronomical term, it describes a full moon that appears larger due to its proximity to Earth.
ext-align: justify;">The term “blue moon” refers to the second full moon in a single calendar month, not its colour.
ext-align: justify;">This year???s blue moon is classified as the third full moon in a season of four. The name can be misleading, but it reflects a rare alignment rather than an actual blue hue.
ext-align: justify;">Astronomers clarify that the name “blue moon” can also describe a seasonal occurrence, where it is the third full moon in a season that has four.
ext-align: justify;">Tonight’s super blue moon offered a perfect opportunity for enthusiasts to enjoy a dazzling lunar display.
