'Blue' Moon illuminates night sky in India, skywatchers express happiness
New Delhi, May 31
Skywatchers across India were treated to a rare celestial spectacle on Sunday evening as the much-anticipated Blue Moon illuminated the night sky.
Despite its name, the Moon did not appear blue in colour; rather, the term refers to the occurrence of a second full moon within a single calendar month, a phenomenon that happens only once every two to three years.
Delhiites at the India Gate were also in awe after seeing the celestial spectacle,
In Ayodhya, several people expressed happiness at watching the blue moon. One of the devotees who visited Ayodhya for darshan said that the moon looks good, and he feels happy to watch the blue moon.
"I came along with my family for darshan in Ayodhya. The moon looks beautiful. It is reddish and orange in colour. I am from Rohtak," said one of the devotees.
Earlier in March, skywatchers across the country witnessed a lunar eclipse, turning the full moon into a darker orb.
— ANI
Reader Comments
It was lovely indeed, but I wish the article explained more about why it's called a 'Blue Moon' despite not being blue. Many in my building were confused, thinking there was something wrong with their eyes! 😄
Super cool event! My family and I stepped out in Bangalore to catch it. The atmospheric haze gave it a warm amber glow. Reminded me of a 'chand' from a classic Bollywood film. 🎬🌙
The article mentions Ayodhya devotees – it's heartwarming that even during a spiritual journey, people paused to appreciate nature's marvel. We need more such moments of collective wonder in our busy lives. 🙏
Good to see science and spirituality meeting! But I think the coverage could have highlighted more astronomy facts – like how this helps in understanding lunar cycles. Still, a nice feel-good news after all the serious headlines.
Managed to catch it from my balcony in Mumbai. The city lights dimmed the view a bit, but it was still a treat! Next time, I plan to go to a dark-sky location like Ladakh for such events. 🏔️
Honestly, I didn't even know about this until a friend called
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