Super Blue Moon 2023 Tonight: When, Where and How to Watch Live in India Today

Super Blue Moon 2023: The rare event is set to take place on 30 and 31 August, across the globe.

Raajwrita Dutta
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Know the Super Blue Moon 2023 date and time in India here.

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Skywatchers across the world are getting ready to witness a rare and captivating celestial event soon. Everyone should note that the Super Blue Moon is scheduled to be sighted in the sky. As per the latest official details available online, the Super Blue Moon 2023 is set to be seen on the night of 30 August and early morning of 31 August. It is the convergence of three lunar events, which include a full moon, a supermoon, and a blue moon.

We use the term Blue Moon when we see the full moon twice in a month. Super Blue Moon 2023 coincides with the Hindu festival, Raksha Bandhan. Here are all the important details about it.

It is important to know the Super Blue Moon timings so you can watch the lunar event from anywhere you want. Take note of all the important details before the moon is sighted in the night sky on the scheduled dates.

Super Blue Moon 2023 Time: When to Watch in India and Across the Globe

One can watch the Super Blue Moon after the sunset, during dusk hours as soon as the moon rises. It is important to note that the Super Blue Moon will be at its peak around 8:37 pm EDT, on Wednesday, 30 August 2023.

Skywatchers in Europe can see the moon slightly later and they will get the chance to watch it even on Thursday, 31 August. Viewers in London can watch the Blue Moon at 8:08 pm BST and in New Yorkers can watch it at 7:45 pm EDT, as per the latest details.
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In Los Angeles, the Super Blue Moon can be seen at 7:36 pm PDT. One should know the time.

On 31 August 2023, the Super Blue Moon will be seen at 8:24 pm BST, in London. It is important to note that viewers can watch the peak of the moon at 1:37 am BST, which is 9:36 am ET or 7:06 am IST, on Thursday.

Super Blue Moon 2023: Where to Watch Live Streaming

If you are interested in watching the rare celestial phenomenon, the Super Blue Moon 2023, you can watch it after sunset at the scheduled time.

One can also watch the live streaming of the event on The Virtual Telescope Project at 3:30 GMT, on Thursday, 31 August. In India, you can watch the event live at 9:00 am IST.

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Published: 30 Aug 2023,11:29 AM IST

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