Blue Moon
According to modern folklore, a Blue Moon is the second full Moon in a calendar month. Usually months have only one full Moon, but occasionally a second one sneaks in. Full Moons are separated by 29 days, while most months are 30 or 31 days long; so it is possible to fit two full Moons in a single month. This happens every two and a half years, on average.
“Blue Moon” to Shine on New Year’s Eve
Andrew Fazekas
for National Geographic News
December 30, 2009
For the first time in almost 20 years, a bright “blue moon” will grace New Year’s Eve celebrations worldwide. (Take a moon myths quiz.)
If the skies are clear, revelers looking up at midnight will get an eyeful of the second full moon of the month—commonly called a blue moon. The last time a blue moon appeared on New Year’s Eve was in 1990, and it won’t happen again until 2028.
New Year’s Day (and eve) are just another day for some. Others embrace many rituals or behaviors characteristic of this annual celebration. Personally, I tend to become introspective around the birthdate rather than January 1st each year. If you party all night be careful. If you can’t be careful name it after me. Sorry, couldn’t help show my age by repeating and old expression. Seriously folks, be careful out there. Don’t miss out on 2010 by hasty decisions at the end of 2009.
Nope, I’ll say Happy New Year tomorrow.
Stanford Matthews
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