Sky Observers Hangout: Blue Supermoon August 2023
208We’ve all heard the phrase “once in a blue moon,” but what about once in a blue supermoon? Join our astronomy educators to learn more about what makes this full Moon so super and so blue—or not so blue! Then, follow them on a tour of the lunar surface as they explore some of the features that make observing the Moon endlessly fascinating.
Sky Observers Hangout is a production of the Adler Planetarium—the first planetarium in the Western Hemisphere! Located on Chicago’s lakeshore, the museum typically hosts more than half a million visitors each year and reaches millions more through youth STEAM programs, neighborhood skywatching events, people-powered research, and other outreach efforts. Today, the Adler is bringing our unique approach—scientific exploration rooted in community and connection—to guests from around the world who can enjoy the digital Adler from their own homes, libraries, schools or offices.
💙 What is a blue Moon? Check out our blog to learn what exactly a blue Moon is: https://bit.ly/352B1Up
🌕 What is a supermoon? This short video tells you exactly what makes a supermoon so super: https://youtube.com/shorts/1lwke71q6hs?feature=share
🔭 Want to learn more about the upcoming solar eclipses? Check out our homepage for Eclipses Across Illinois: https://bit.ly/eclipse-23
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IMAGE CREDITS:
Title slide image of the Moon: Adler Planetarium
Full Moon images: Nick Lake
Apollo 15 takeoff footage: NASA
Apollo 17 astronaut on Moon: NASA
Apollo 16 astronauts driving the Lunar Roving Vehicle: NASA
Lunar surface taken by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center/ASU
Chang’e spacecraft on Moon: Chinese National Space Administration
Pragyan rover taking its first drive on the Moon: Indian Space Research Organisation
Artemis 1 launch and Orion spacecraft: NASA/JSC/Joel Kowsky
All other images: Adler Planetarium
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