Moon Stargazing Guide & Rare Lunar Events

Discover orbital dynamics behind supermoons, blood red total eclipses, micromoons, and blue moons.

Rare Lunar Phenonema

  • Supermoon: Occurs near perigee (<360,000 km), appearing ~14% larger and ~30% brighter.
  • Blood Moon (Total Eclipse): Earth completely shadows the moon, letting through only Rayleigh-scattered red light.
  • Blue Moon: The rare second full moon in a single calendar month ("once in a blue moon").
  • Micromoon: Occurs near apogee (>405,000 km), appearing petite, sharp, and delicate.