8 different types of moon to celebrate Moon Day
Do you know your Pink Moons from your Blue Moons?
On July 20 1969 Neil Armstrong emerged from the Eagle lunar lander to take man’s first step on to the surface of the moon.
Here’s some of the most intriguing types of moon we see in our skies…
1. Pink Moon
A Pink Moon refers to the first full moon in April, and it’s got religious significance too – dictating the start of celebrations for the Christian, Jewish and Hindu religions.
2. Flower Moon
The name largely derives from flowers blossoming and blooming at that time of year, but it’s also known as the Milk Moon.
3. Supermoon
This closer proximity makes the moon appear brighter in the sky, although it’s only slightly noticeable to your average onlooker.
4. Blood Moon
With the Earth blocking light to the moon’s surface, the light passing through the edges of our atmosphere causes the moon to appear red.
5. Harvest Moon
As per its name, it appears around the same time farmers do the main harvest of their crop too.
6. Hunter’s Moon
Oddly, it can also be known as a Blood Moon.
7. Strawberry Moon
Last year the Strawberry Moon also coincided with the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, which is an event that only happens every 70 years.
8. Blue Moon
The next one of these will fall on January 18, 2018 – pop it in your calendar.
