
05-22-2016, 11:15 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chuckinca
Very Cool!
Thanks for the heads up.
Per What is a Blue Moon?
Two definitions
Blue Moon = The third full Moon in an astronomical season with 4 full Moons (versus the normal 3)
Blue Moon = The second full Moon in a month with two full Moons.
Next Blue Moon (1):
(Third full Moon in a season with 4)
21 May, 2016
18 May, 2019
22 August, 2021
19 August, 2024
Next Blue Moon (2):
(Second full Moon in a month)
31 January, 2018
31 March, 2018
31 October, 2020
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Interesting that there are two meanings to a Blue Moon. That explains how we could have one on the 21st.
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