This Raksha Bandhan, expect a rare Super Blue Moon. Will the moon turn blue?

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NASA. The full Moon on August 19, 2024, the day of Raksha Bandhan, will be a remarkable celestial event, marking both a supermoon and a Blue Moon.

Raksha Bandhan and the Full Moon

This full Moon coincides with Raksha Bandhan, also known as Rakhi Purnima, a significant Hindu festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters. During this festival, sisters tie a rakhi around their brothers' wrists, symbolizing protection and care. In return, brothers offer gifts as a gesture of their ongoing bond. The term «Raksha Bandhan» translates to «the bond of protection, obligation, or care,» underscoring the festival's emphasis on familial ties.

What is Supermoon?

The Moon will also be classified as a supermoon. The term «supermoon» was introduced by astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979 to describe a new or full Moon that occurs when the Moon is within 90% of its closest approach to Earth. While new moons are not visible, full supermoons are particularly noteworthy because they are the largest and brightest full Moons of the year. This upcoming full Moon will be the first of four consecutive supermoons in 2024, with the full Moons in September and October closely vying for the title of the closest and most impressive supermoons of the year.

Understanding a Blue Moon

In addition to being a supermoon, this full Moon on this Raksha Bandhan will also be a Blue Moon. Contrary to what the name might suggest, the Moon will not actually appear blue. The term «Blue Moon» originally referred to the third full Moon in a season that