The Super Blue Moon will illuminate the night sky of August 30. Although it won't display a blue hue, its size will be noticeably larger due to its proximity to Earth. (Representative Image (File Photo))
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A Blue Moon denotes the occurrence of two full moons within a single month, a phenomenon happening every two to three years. (Representative Photo (Reuters))
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Approximately 25 percent of all full moons transform into supermoons, whereas a mere 3 percent earn the distinction of being blue moons. (Representative Photo (AFP))
This is a very rare occurrence and can capture the attention of skywatchers worldwide.(REUTERS)
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Space reports that the Super Blue Moon will ascend shortly after sunset at 7:10 p.m. EDT on Wednesday from the eastern horizon.(Representative Image (File Photo))
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Tribals and farmers affected by the Ken-Betwa river-linking project stage a symbolic Chita Andolan (pyre protests), Jal Satyagraha and hanging satyagraha by placing nooses around their necks, over their demands of better compensation and rehabilitation, in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. The 15-day protest ended after police removed them from site.
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Parallelly, the crackdown on protesters to maintain law and order situation in the sensitive areas of Central Delhi continued with lathi charge, tear gas firing etc.
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Television evangilist Joni Lamb sings a praise song during 'Celebration', a show that she and her husband Marcus host on the Daystar Network, on July 30, 2001.