Super Blue Moon Is Coming! It's the Biggest and Brightest Moon of 2023

Super Blue Moon August 2023: The biggest and the brightest Moon of the year is coming, and you should not miss this opportunity. Sky-gazers will be treated to a rare astronomical event when a Super Blue Moon rises with Saturn on August 30-31.
A Super Blue Moon is a celestial event that combines two interesting lunar phenomena: the "supermoon" and the "blue moon." But what makes the super blue moon of 2023 so special is that it’s going to take place on the day around which Saturn will be at its closest distance to Earth and appear just a few degrees away from the Moon in the sky.
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Created by: Rishabh Nakra
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Narrated by: Brian Pederson

[@raywalsh9152]

"Blue Moon, you saw me standing alone ... without a dream in my heart ... without a love of my own ..."

[@laurietijerina3816]

I was just thinking about this song , I was going to ask someone if they remember the song" Blue Moon" 😅

[@jeanettemarkley7299]

Blue Moon, you knew just what I was there for....you heard me saying a prayer for... Someone I really could care for...

[@maryloulauren8108]

We played it on the piano 75 years ago. It was a popular song to play with few chords!

[@jeanettemarkley7299]

@@maryloulauren8108 My siblings and I would sing the 50s version in the 70s. We thought we could harmonize 🤣

[@freedomforever1962]

Used to sing this song with my choir class. 💗

[@cmaggie5748]

Awesome!! God is speaking in his devine silence yet shouting in the universe

[@freedomforever1962]

💗 Amen.

[@clementfortin4315]

Wow that is super rare! It only happens once in a blue moon!

[@revivedblue]

Hahaha

[@yikesmoody]

It is so big, bright and beautiful tonight!! Even in the city! I can just imagine how glorious it must look out in the country where there are no lights right now!

[@irene_renaissance]

Was fortunate to watch a blue moon back in October 2020. I so hope that cloud will not be an obstacle this year. 🤞✨ Mathematics could so precisely represent almost everything and its an absolute beauty!

[@boxinggloves69]

You live in US?

[@irene_renaissance]

No.

[@256dj]

I remember seeing a super blue moon in like 2012, around that time, I was young prolly about 12 or 13

[@iheartswedishfish5771]

WAIT THERE WAS ONE IN 2020?

[@irene_renaissance]

Yes there was one in 2020 but only blue moon not the super one.

[@JennySussex]

Blue moon, you saw me standing alone, without a dream in my heart, without a love of my own 🌕🔵

[@Draakie100]

If more people would really see what an absolute privilege it is to be part of this magical universe our planet would be a much better place (jmho). I thank you for the upload, and I wish everybody a healthy, happy, and magical life 🌜🌎🍄💖

[@luceatlux7087]

I agree! Next would be my hope to help those who need help to relieve their burdens of suffering long enough to take a look with us. (I can't remember the exact quote, but I always feel like how Woody Allen said in one of his movies... "If there is one person who is suffering around me, it's really hard for me to enjoy anything at all." I think my mother screwed me up like this 🤣. As a natural dreamer, I would always be swept away with whomever/whatever and dive into things. But my mom always had a hearty, "Oh brother," and an eyeroll for those who would bask in happiness while perhaps abandoning a bit of concern for those less fortunate.)

[@richy31b]

🍄💜💚

[@alenahawke475]

Same to you. Peace and love to everyone from the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State.❤

[@Draakie100]

💜@@richy31b

[@worldview730]

you thank your God later

[@Varangrir]

Remember a night in august I was walking outside and the moon light up the area, it was so bright blue light you can see so clear in the darkness of the night. It was a magical night for me. 🤩🌚

[@jackierobertson1528]

It was frostys birthday.

[@happyme2989]

Is that a song?

[@jackierobertson1528]

Yes it is.@@happyme2989

[@alenahawke475]

Thanks for sharing. I'm glad you have that memory. Peace and love to everyone from the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State ❤

[@RonnN-gf8tm]

Thank you...I'll be watching for the blue moon

[@Anna_YYZ]

Blue moon …you saw me standing alone..without a dream in my heart…without a love of my own..😉 🎶 🎶

[@Lourdes-A.]

The skies did not cooperate in my location for the last super moon at the beginning of August-too cloudy. Hoping for everyone to have clear night skies on this special night! 👍🏻

[@freedomforever1962]

It will be visible for like 11 hours.

[@alenahawke475]

Yes I am asking the Universe to let the skies be clear to be able to see this event. Peace and love to everyone from the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State.❤

[@thitesmarantz4970]

I don’t want to miss this. I’m always fascinated with the moon 🌝

[@corazontan2106]

Same ❤

[@griefer5846]

@RepentandbelieveinJesusChristrepent to allah

[@SoulsPro]

​@@griefer5846 Satan can't forgive sins

[@maimunamohamed9811]

I missed it...😢. The way I love nature

[@rossmeldrum3346]

My sister was a nurse for 42 years, she worked nights and weekends and said without a doubt the full moon had an effect on the weirdos that showed up at the hospital.

[@xerox2610]

Yep. True.Same for baby's born. A friend of ours is also a nurse. Told us that many times. And suïcide, violence....

[@maria77128]

- police stations are extra packed too during full moons, what more will a blue moon do to lunatics…scary.

[@deekang6244]

Yes

[@thisnthat7760]

It indeed is.... And also... The supernatural

[@MTMabowels]

Indeed. That’s where the word “lunatic” comes from. I wonder if anyone has now worked out why this happens?

[@tobymillwood1963]

I apogeegize for being so distant, this is what makes me blue 💙 being so far from you 💞

[@jackierobertson1528]

Blue moon of Kentucky keeps on shining.

[@studioopinions5870]

As the saying goes, Once In A Blue Moon. We should all take this rare opportunity to make a Blue Moon Resolution to Improving ourselves to a higher Moral standard. I know that even I myself finds it hard to even make a new years resolution last, but gosh folks, this is big, and so lets not miss this event. I love full moons, they are so Pretty. Thanks for letting us know, because I've never seen one before, I thought it was just an expression. Lol. Terry

[@christophergallagher3845]

The world is 4.5 billion years old there's been plenty and nothings changed

[@studioopinions5870]

You have a good point, something I didn't think about.

[@alenahawke475]

❤❤❤

[@codyjugarie6188]

Blue his house With a blue little window And a blue corvette And everything is blue for him And himself and everybody around Cause he ain't got nobody to listen to 👍🏾

[@Unaaa9]

I'm blueee da bee dee~

[@mazie7952]

Blue moon, I saw you standing alone 💙

[@satanofficial3902]

"The moon is always mooning you because it's very cheeky." ---Albert Einstein

[@user-bu7jl6zy5d]

Looking forward to seeing this blue moon. I may even write a song about it.

[@amazingdylan4221]

I’m glad there is an actually real space channel instead of being filled with crap like other channels

[@kmvinaykumar8231]

How many people thought that the colour of moon will really change into blue like me.😂😂

[@galaxy_lord218]

There's a chance for one under rare conditions if there are blue particles

[@evileye17]

You are not alone pal...

[@urbanarchitect74]

Me too chain

[@astonedwalrus4183]

@@galaxy_lord218the particles aren’t blue lol It’s how they interact with light and how they scatter it Don’t spread misinformation if you don’t know what you’re talking about

[@Astrocat_roblox]

Imagine thinking what you said😂😂

[@lauriesmith3443]

Shucks! I wanted the moon to be blue! 🔵

[@ramachandra776]

Great information as always thanks . Thanks for explaining what "blue moon" actually means .

[@jeremyhicks6889]

The thing is that "Blue moon" doesn't mean sh!+. Just a coincidental alignment of the lunar cycle with our made up calendar. The "Super Moon" is just as bad. The moon is only 6.9% bigger than average. You wouldn't be able to notice if no-one told you it was coming. Don't bother looking for it. What you will see is pretty much the same as every other full moon.

[@jamesmcmurray6871]

Roflmao. Really Bet your vaccinated

[@shadowflamelightburst4503]

@@jamesmcmurray6871bet you believe the earth is flat

[@VondaInWonderland]

Thanks for the heads up. I've been so excited about the eclipse of the sun on the 2nd Sat at 9:00 AM here in Albuquerque. We're going to have a balloon glow during totality. Lots of sky watching in the next few weeks ❤

[@audreyheather]

I've seen a Pink moon, the sun was setting so it looked pink. It was also a Supermoon & blue moon. Pretty cool

[@deniseelles4545]

Great sky report 🌝🌌Thank you! Looking very forward to Blue Moon & Saturn opposition!!!

[@Rose3499]

Amen 🙏! WOW! I cannot wait a Blue Moon! I am praying that I do not miss this! It sure Fascinated to see with eye with this Miracle! “Thank For Your Goodness O Holy Trinity’s, for Your Beautiful Creation!” O Mama Mary, Thank You, for all this wonderful absolute beauty! Amen 🙏

[@hjordistorfa]

Thank you for the reminder..and the information.. I'm hoping to get a gimbs of this unusual events.. Take care and be safe everyone ✨️💞✌️👀✨️

[@dawnieb.7394]

Awesome video, thank you! I felt silly not knowing this info. May I ask where the music is from? It's very beautiful and relaxing. TY!

[@delmaplain5358]

Darn. Wanted to see a blue moon!

[@tigerphid9677]

I saw a fantastic Super Moon on August 1. I can't wait to see the Super Blue Moon.

[@lindaelmore784]

Yes it was so bright that night , I woke up thought i was late for work it was that bright creeped me out a little bit , but it was beautiful

[@Jesus_is_Lord_316]

Even so, Maranatha 🙏🎺✈️

[@user-jm6cb6ns7b]

Ibwas just spiritually awakened in the 1st during my phase (capricorn) iam both excited and weary for what's to come! Bring it on!

[@zoew1602]

I really hope it's going to be a clear night in the UK for this. I'm a Capricorn ruled by Saturn so want to see this too. Loved this video, thank you! 🙏

[@MANS0N]

such a well explained and edited video, great stuff

[@georgepoirier9014]

Important to share this SKY GAZING NEWS

[@gerardtuxen5069]

Saturn personifies sadness or melancholia. The ideal state of mind to produce spiritual awakenings. This could be a quintessential moment for many people.

[@ME-fo7si]

But that’s only what you’ve been told or read, it’s not fact. All though lovely in its sentiment.

[@terahtexas3529]

Saturn iz another name 4 S___n. The 0nes geniciding mankind all worship Saturn (S@tan/Lucifer)

[@mandycollier5560]

,😭

[@laurenchristianna2092]

Saturn is NOT connected to sadness. Stop lying.

[@jeffhodge7272]

During the last super moon I was in the back yard in the pool.Didn't even need lights on.This is going to look cool!

[@ritaavila2965]

Awesome post Brian!!! Cant wait to see this!!! 🌚🪐🥰🙏🏼

[@krane15]

Well who would have thought that college elective Physical Science would have ever amounted to much? It was a combination of astronomy, geology, meteorology, and oceanography. Ever since I was a kid I looked up to the sky because I was fascinated by the clouds and the weather. But never had any interests for the stars or the other two sciences until after taking that class. I actually remember and understood some of the references. Now I know what is meant by a Blue Moon.

[@ME-fo7si]

Listen to the song 😊

[@mahamhussain]

thanks for this video, because of this i remembered that today is zero shadow day...❤

[@davidrosen8392]

Thank you for sharing this important information!

[@jimcoppa6946]

I want a full blood moon it was very creepy and very ominous it was so close and so red I actually got scared it was about 8 years ago it was beautiful and scary at the same time

[@krane15]

Did you think it was the Rapture?

[@thisnthat7760]

I saw it last year,not only me but dad, sister,nephew, neighbours,and friends we phone called miles away, it wasn't on a NASA "blood moon" date, we witnessed it for 2 consecutive nights, it was very eerie and ominous looking, there's no way it was caused by pollution or forest fire because we live in a rural area, and also this year, we saw the same exact phenomenon too.. two days before the "actual blood moon" date. It's strange. We belong to a tribal community and also Christians, I am convinced it is a sign for "war and bloodshed" in the East and Dad believes " it's a sign of changing times".

[@vcastik]

That's once in the blue moon we are all...

[@DinoKing2008]

Super Blue Moon!

[@asherbailey9696]

Thank you for entertaining me🙂

[@DemarcusQ]

I seen a photo collage from a photographer capturing all the colors of the moon it’s surreal it even can show off more colors then just grey on certain days, but this blue moon bout to be ridiculous. 🤯

[@user-re2xr3ni8u]

Can't wait! I'm super excited 😍

[@arlene5722]

Aug. 30 & 31 2023 ,got it ! 🌝🌟💫

[@jagannathputri9017]

It's on 31.08.23, called Balaram Purnima, Krsna elder brother's appearance day, so of course it's a super blue moon, blue is the colour of Dau Balaram.....this day is also celebrated as Raksha Bandhan. Balaram Dau is the older brother who always protects us. Joi Balaram Deva 🙏🎂

[@MsGoodlife78]

So damn cool! I cant wait. I bought a cheapie telescope on TEMU a few wks ago so this is a great opportunity for me to use it. Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@xerox2610]

Greetings from Belgium. ❤ Thank you for your videos 👍👌😂😂👋

[@padmajakrishnan5012]

Thanks so much for explaining the spiritual aspect of the wonderful phenomenon of 2 full Moons this month. 😇🥰🙏🙏🙌🙌

[@sharonadongo2573]

Had the opportunity to see it... so big and bright. ❤ 31/08/2023 21:25 Kakamega, Kenya

[@paulettechatman4604]

So much for once in a Blue moon,we been having all kinds of moons.

[@game._in]

Hey this video makes my day 'cause I'm interested in it. I'm from India.

[@krisseyarmstrong5087]

Im in the uk and the super moon is amazing it’s shining in my beautiful garden ✨💙✨im so bless..🙏🏾💙🙏🏾✨

[@michaelcrane5985]

Has anyone been watching the moon presently? I have questions!!

[@sailorman8668]

What sort of questions do you have?

[@LittleSkepticalButStillSmart]

Super Blue moon chain

[@StySiddhi]

This is why the Indian space agency ISRO has decided to land its lander + rover Chandrayaan 3 (Moon Vehicle 3) on the moon on this 23rd of August !

[@jased8727]

Lets see if its really there or not lol.

[@StySiddhi]

@@jased8727 Aren't you late ? It is there since 5 days and sending films and data !

[@SoulsPro]

​@@jased8727 nah you can go and see for yourself

[@emilylopez6927]

India has the technology to land on the Moon, but we don’t? 😂

[@StySiddhi]

@@emilylopez6927 Who we ?

[@Bernike]

Hi im a new subscriber and i found your videos entertaining!😊

[@TheSecretsoftheUniverse]

Thanks for subbing!

[@angebrowne1371]

Amazing how Earth & outer PLANET'S kinda makes us look like ants like stars from earth looking up...❤ Blue Moon will b that in size 😮❤

[@BR54966]

GREAT POST THANKS 👍👍👍

[@DanielWatson-vv7cd]

The biggest and brightest means it is one of the closest approaches of the Moons. I just hope it doesn't come crashing down to Earth.

[@jholland3606]

When I was a kid I thought that it was a full moon you could see during the day. It kinda looked blue to me.

[@derekdowns6275]

Any time something interesting happens in the sky, it's a sure bet it will be overcast in Western Washington State. Thanks for the weather forecast.

[@jeanneratterman]

But this year was perfect to see Perseus, no clouds for a change! (Knock on wood! 😂)

[@BCSTS]

And around Vancouver, BC......although this year probably smoke/haze from wildfires will block instead

[@TheRealSyrett]

Same here in tampa Florida

[@missherald_888]

Thank you❤❤❤

[@pauliedi6573]

Once in a blue moon haha And the song no doubt

[@-Thauma-]

Thank you! ❤

[@TheSecretsoftheUniverse]

You're welcome 😊

[@edwardetsuzo473]

That moon view Sky I love it!

[@artimesrastegar]

Congratulations to every member of galaxy and univers family , I love you all from my heart ❤❤❤❤❤

[@abdullah0277]

They always says "This is rare event, you can't miss it" but somehow this kind of event always happen in every year lol

[@TheSecretsoftheUniverse]

Lol that's not even possible. A blue moon takes place every 2.7 years, let alone a super blue moon!

[@evangelineburgonio6436]

​@@TheSecretsoftheUniverse~ I've never seen a blue moon ~ this will be the very first time for me to get a glimpse of a blue moon! 💙

[@SpicyHat777]

Tysm for explaining blue moon I was also thinking it was blue in colour

[@david_bopit_music11]

I cannot wait to see this event coming up soon I’m in New York so there’s a possibility that I might get a good chance of catching and seeing the blue moon

[@ladolcevitafl]

Excellent! I plan on visiting Mauna Kea on my bday 8/30.

[@letszoomit365]

Thanks! 🙏 I really hope to be able to get a glimt of this event. And hopefully also try to get a video of it 🤩👍👍

[@CabinGRL]

Very significant meaning for me

[@chelebelle2223]

Oh NICE! Now I'll have to make sure and plan to do all of those things that I usually attribute to doing at a time like this. All the things I say I do, _only once in a blue moon_ (ha-ha!😄)

[@amelsaidani8432]

I'm very looking forward to it

[@johnmayer5920]

The original blue moon WAS blue due to forest fires.The 1940s was when 2 full moons in a month was first mentioned.

[@davidkolaga8489]

Permit me to doubt. Two full moons in one month were mentioned the first time there were two full moons in one month. Many, many centuries ago. You really think no one noticed until the 1940s?

[@johnmayer5920]

@@davidkolaga8489 I would like to see documentation on that! I forget the journalists name who mentioned The Two full moons in one month early 40s I’m sure easy to find .

[@davidkolaga8489]

@@johnmayer5920 the first known mention of the "blue moon" in news reports (and subsequently among the general population) followed the eruption of Krakatoa 1883 and was caused, as you say, by particulates in the atmosphere. But two full moons in one calendar month, which is what I specified in my op, was no doubt noticed, mentioned, extensively discussed and argued over for many centuries previously when months started having more than 28 days and virtually every adult on the planet kept track of the progress of celestial bodies through the sky; For millenia before the advent of large urban, non-agrarian populations in areas with extensive electrical lighting.

[@dianebass3193]

Aug 30 and 31 I’d super new blue moon .. full moon appears larger and brighter ! Blue means unusually!

[@suryavamaji4617]

Please make video in details on nishimura C/2023 P1.. The new discovered comet.. Please make it as fast as you cam

[@paulschaller3644]

Hazy conditions from Canadian Wildfires will make the Super Blue Moon appear Orange aka Orange 🍊 Man in the Moon!👍👌✊

[@stevenHUH]

too many space events on this year❤

[@judyhunt5291]

Interesting first time watching your channel ☺️ will be subscribing Never to old to learn something new 😃😃

[@patchouli8899]

I wonder whenever Elvis sang "Blue Moon of Kentucky" could he see a blue moon in his mind? lol

[@SusanEggert-sk5pu]

Me too

[@MonsterMacLLC]

I hope they get some moon pictures on Saturn!

[@Mr_Meow_1188]

August 30th is my birthday!!!!!! 😮😮

[@expecto1982]

Big hand to Uranus 🤗The Blue Moon

[@jacksonvega7751]

Love it

[@TDS_ExistMaga4ever]

Living in the USA who cares about the moon right now but thxs for the information it was so awesome to see the moon so big and lit up now back to life

[@indigowolf556]

Very much appreciated for the information. Never used to be interested in this stuff until I became an adult. Should have paid more attention in school😊

[@sharonadongo2573]

😂

[@SEA-U2]

Who Knew? Very Interesting I remember camping in October one year in Colorado The Moon was so Huge It Scared The Beep out of us😂

[@user-zo9ym8ic4v]

Today is the day blue moon comes)))))

[@DialingDock2]

Oh wow Recommended just on time :D August 30, 2023 10 PM Pacific Time

[@yikesmoody]

I’m in Washington state about 2 hours after your post and it is so beautiful! Not blue of course but brilliantly bright and big!

[@fredconnelly5846]

The Great blue moon it's coming that is my color.

[@prabhushankar8520]

Good 👍😊

[@kennethjoyce1699]

I just cant wait . Im hopingv weather be clear