We all have heard about superheroes throughout our childhood, and many of us even wished to be one and have those superpowers like them, but have you ever heard of supermoons? Don’t be shocked; it’s not related to superheroes and superpowers but something so amazing and mind-blowing that one cannot miss it. We all have observed the beautiful crystal moon and its phases for centuries now, yet many know nothing about one such event that takes place 3 to 4 times a year. The supermoons is one of the most beautiful phenomena that one can experience while observing the moon.
What are supermoons?
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The supermoon is a beautiful phase of the moon, just like other phases of the moon. The supermoon occurs when the moon is in its full moon or new moon phase and comes extremely close to Earth, the perigee making it look slightly larger than how it looks on a usual day. During a supermoon, the moon becomes 14 percent bigger than its usual size, and its brightness increases by 30 percent compared to its usual brightness.
How often does a supermoon occur?
A supermoon isn’t a rare event but is quite uncommon as compared to other astronomical events. This amazing astronomical event takes place 3 to 4 times in a year, which makes it even more unique, as you can observe it during regular days, and due to the event taking place so many times, even if you miss one, you still have 3 more occasions to observe the supermoon.
What happens during a supermoon?
During the supermoon, the moon is at the perigee, which is the nearest point of the moon in its orbit around the Earth. The moon is tidally locked to the Earth, and it is very much known, but many people are unaware that the moon is also associated with crustal tides. Due to this, along with the approach of the phenomena of supermoons, many other risks, like increased chances of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, also approach us. And due to the moon being tidally locked to Earth, it also sometimes results in floods, and perigean spring tides, which can also cause great harm.
To know more about the Moon’s Tides, consider reading: Moon Tides 101 – the Magic of Moon’s Gravitational Pull on Earth’s Oceans
How many supermoons are there in 2025?
Supermoons, as mentioned above, are quite common to observe, and you can observe them regularly. There are 4 supermoons that you will be observing this year. However, for the year 2025, supermoons will be visible at the start of the summer, and then they will be visible directly in winter till December/the end of the year.
What is a blue supermoon?
Do supermoons have colors? Are supermoons colorful? These are the questions that might strike your mind, and the answer is yes, supermoons do exhibit a little color. Colors like red, orange, and yellow are the most common supermoon colors, but supermoons also exhibit blood red and blue colors, which are very rare to observe. The reason for the colors is due to the refraction of light through smoke particles present in the atmosphere of Earth. The most mind-blowing fact about blue supermoons is that they occur when two full moons are observed in one month.
When can I observe supermoons in 2025?
Brace yourself for observing supermoons, as you will be observing them very soon. The first supermoon will be visible on the 29th of March, 2025. Then you will be observing supermoons directly in the winter season on October 7th, and November 5th, and finally the last supermoon will be visible on December 4th. These are the dates when the supermoon will be visible in the year 2025.
Spotting and observing supermoons is definitely something everyone would adore, as it involves observing our own beautiful crystal ball, our natural satellite. Supermoons are one of the most spectacular events that one can experience because many times we miss such splendid and exquisite events because of our extremely busy schedule. We are so busy catching our trains and buses that we miss such amazing events. But even after our busy schedule, we will be able to observe the supermoon through our terrace or while traveling on trains or buses because it doesn’t require a telescope at all; all it requires is the enthusiasm to observe the moon.
If you liked reading about this amazing phenomenon of the supermoon and want to explore more about our crystal ball then consider reading the following:
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