Mark your long range planner for 2037, the next super blue moon

TOP PHOTO: There will not be another super blue moon like this until 2037.

By Charlie Hutson

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – With August all but over, last night was a rare event for sky watchers. Wednesday night’s moon was a special one. It was the second full moon in August, a super blue moon.

Called a blue moon, however, the term blue moon has nothing to do with color. Instead, it’s referring to two full moons occurring the same calendar month.

Super moon refers to a full moon that occurs when the moon is closer to the earth in its orbit resulting in a slightly larger and brighter appearance. Last night’s super blue moon was the last one until 2037. Mark your long range planner. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 08/31/2023-6AM)