Qatar's Night Sky to Shine with Rare Blue Supermoon Tonight

Qatar Night Sky to Shine with Rare Blue Supermoon Tonight

The Qatar Calendar House has announced that on the evening of August 19, 2024, the moon will reach its full phase at a distance of 362.2 thousand kilometers. This marks the fourth full moon of the summer, a phenomenon known as a 'blue supermoon.'

What is a blue supermoon?
A 'supermoon' occurs when the full moon coincides with its closest approach to Earth in its orbit. A 'blue moon' refers to the occurrence of two full moons in a single month or four full moons in a season, making a blue supermoon a rare event.

When can you see the blue supermoon in Qatar?
The blue supermoon will be visible in Qatar's skies from 6:07 pm on August 19, 2024, until 5:33 am the following morning.