Once in a Blue Moon

ONCE IN A BLUE MOON

Moon while, in Mississauga, in addition to its "supermoon" status, this particular full moon was the second to occur in the month of August, the first having occurred on Aug. 1. As a result, the second full moon of August on the 30th, is called a "Blue" moon because it is the 2nd of 2 full moons in a single calendar month. Hence the timeless phrase of yore “once in a blue moon” which is rare. As we all know full moons are separated by 29 days, while most months are 30 or 31 days long; so it is possible at times to fit two full moons in a single month. This happens every two and a half years or so. After playing hide and seek for most of the early evening of yesterday, the moon eventually gave in and let me capture a full image. 

Photographs by Tony Fernandes 

 

Moonwhile, in Missisauga last night, the full moon was the second of four supermoons in the summer of 2023, with the next, the Full Blue Moon, falling on 30 Aug. 2023. Photographs by Tony Fernandes.

Super Moon twice in a Month

A Blue Moon is the second full moon that occurs in a calendar month. Usually every month we have only one full moon, but occasionally a second one gets in. We already had one full moon early this January. As we all know, full moons are separated by 29 days, while most months are 30 or 31 days long; so it is possible at times to fit two full moons in a single month. This happens every two and a half years or so. Here are photos of last night's Blue Super Moon. Just like the last time this was a feast to my eyes, even though the clouds rolled in and took over the skies intermitently! I'll see you again dear Moon - perhaps once in a blue moon, not once but twice in a month over the backyard fence!

Once in a Blue Moon - 2 Full Moons in July 2015

Photo of full moon of 2nd July 2015

 (St Lawrence River Cruise) 1000 Islands, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.