Once In A Blue Moon

The Blue MoonWhat Is A Blue Moon


It doesn’t happen very often. About once every 2.5 years. A single month can display two full moons. This rare event is known as a Blue Moon.


The phrase doesn’t really signify the color of the moon, but rather it’s rare occurrence. Although the moon can take on a blue hue from atmospheric interference. The ash and soot from a volcanic eruption or wild fire can distort the atmosphere enough to cause the moon to look blue.


Historically full moons have been given names for eons....

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Published on August 28, 2012 21:30
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