Blue moon over Virginia in 2015.
(Photo: NASA/Joel Kowsky)
Astronomy lovers have a special treat in store for Halloween.
A rare blue moon will be on view across all time zones for the first time since 1944.
Blue moon over Virginia in 2015. (Photo: NASA/Joel Kowsky)
There are two types of blue moons.
The first refers to the second full moon in a calendar month.
Sometimes a blue moon can be both monthly and seasonal, but it’s very rare.
Enhanced image to make the moon appear blue. (Photo:Stock Photosfrom kdshutterman/Shutterstock)
In fact, it won’t happen until 2048.
The blue moon the world will be watching on October 31 is the monthly variety.
This second full moon in October comes after the first full moon on October 1.
Enhanced image to make the moon appear blue.
These are doctored images that have been turned blue by filters or Photoshop.
Blue moons aren’t any different in color than a regular full moon.
Moons can sometimes be blue, but for a different reason.
This might happen after a volcanic eruption or a fire.
