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Super Blue Moon - New Zealand

A photographer takes pictures of the super blue moon as it rises above the sea in New Brighton, Christchurch, New Zealand on August 31, 2023. The blue moon is a term used to describe the second full moon in a single calendar month. But this year's blue moon also coincides with a supermoon, which is when the moon is at its closest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit, appearing larger and brighter than usual. It’s exceptionally close in Moon miles from Earth (222,043 miles). The last super blue moon occurred in 2009, and the next won’t be until 2037 according to NASA. (Photo by Sanka Vidanagama/NurPhoto)

Photo Details

Photo ID	#10435886
Date Taken	31 August 2023
Location	N/A
Photographer	Sanka Vidanagama/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2025 NurPhoto - Sanka Vidanagama/NurPhoto

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Photographer Super Blue Moon New Brighton Christchurch New Zealand August 31 2023 Blue Moon Supermoon Earth Elliptical Orbit Appearing Larger and Brighter than Usual 222 043 Miles from Earth 2009 2037 NASA

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