Blue moon: how to see tonight’s 'rare' event
by Stuart Clark from on (#G0ZH)
Tonight's blue moon will be easy to see, but the name has nothing to do with its colour and 'once in a blue moon' is probably based on a misunderstanding
If it is clear tonight, step outside and marvel at the full moon. Its heavy, illuminated orb will trace a path right across the sky from horizon to horizon during the twilight and nighttime hours.
It will be shining in the reflected light of the Sun, as normal, and will appear yellow/white, as normal, yet we call it a blue moon because, well " here's where the story gets interesting.
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