Rare Blue Supermoon Mesmerizes Stargazers Around the Globe

On Wednesday night, stargazers around the world were treated to a mesmerizing sight as a rare blue supermoon graced the skies. The breathtaking phenomenon could be witnessed illuminating the skylines around the world. Photographer Kelvin Titley captured these images in the British Virgin Islands.

Adding to the celestial spectacle, Saturn made an appearance alongside the moon, delighting those fortunate enough to have clear skies for viewing.

Contrary to its name, a ‘blue’ moon does not refer to the color of the moon but rather to the occurrence of a second full moon within a single calendar month. This event takes place approximately once every two or three years. However, this particular blue moon was even more special as it was unusually close to Earth, earning the title of a ‘supermoon’.

Given its close proximity to Earth, the supermoon appeared larger and brighter than usual, at a distance of approximately 222,043 miles (357,344 km). In comparison, the previous supermoon on August 1 was over 100 miles (160 km) farther away. The captivating event provided a spectacular backdrop for photographers, with the moon even displaying a reddish hue in some images.