2007-05-28 20:05:19 · 3 answers · asked by diva_of_fairbanks 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
If so, what time should be looking for it?
PS Yes, I'm aware that the moon won't be 'blue' ... it's named this if there is more than 1 full moon ~ aka: "Once in a blue moon ... "
2007-05-28 20:16:48 · update #1
The Blue Moon occurs on JUNE 30 at 13:49 UT. Fairbanks is located at 64°50′16″N, 147°42′59″W, so the event should take place at 5:49 AM AKDT (3:49LMT). The Moon's declination on that date will be - 27.6° while the Sun's declination will be 23.17°, so the Moon will be approx 69.27°S from Zenith, or 20.73° above the Southern horizon. If the night is clear, the Moon should be readily visible.
2007-05-28 20:40:05 · answer #1 · answered by Helmut 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes however the moon is not the color blue. "Blue Moon" is a term used when a full moon appears twice within the same month.
2007-05-29 03:08:08 · answer #2 · answered by Dee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is the big deal with "blue moons"? All it is is an accident of the calendar. It has absolutely nothing to do with the Moon or astronomy!
2007-05-29 10:15:22 · answer #3 · answered by GeoffG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋