Blue Moon
Uploaded: September 01, 2012
What exactly is a "blue moon?" Contrary to its title, it doesn't refer to the moon's color, but its rarity. A "blue moon" occurs when a second full moon appears in the same calendar month. Onlookers should take a good look at it because it won't occur again until July 2015. Typically, "blue moons" only happen every 2.7 years.
Although it doesn't differ much from the full moon that is usually seen once a month, this event has historic significance.
Tammy M. Anderson September 01, 2012
Beautiful moon and capture, Kay. Now I know the real meaning. Thanks for the facts. #1483856Robert R. Goodman September 01, 2012
Hi Kay,LOL!!My friend.Ours is a just little off color green out here.Beautiful capture!!!! #10303627John Connolly September 01, 2012
A great once in a blue moon shot, Kay! Great work! #10304035Tammy Espino September 01, 2012
A girl at work thought it was spose to be blue..hahhahahah :) Great capture!!! #10304036Deborah C. Lewinson September 02, 2012
Fabulous image, Kay!Debby #10305042
frank w. degenhardt September 02, 2012
It was great reading about the history behind the blue moon and I enjoy the simplicity of your picture as you let us look at the features of the moon. Gorgeous work my friend. #10305250Jill Odice September 02, 2012
Good job capturing this rare event! #10305725Barbara Waldoch September 02, 2012
Beautiful shot, Kay! #10305921Carol Quina September 05, 2012
Nice shot! #10310100Kay E. Mahoney September 19, 2012
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