August 30: Witness the Rare Super Blue Moon Phenomenon

Rare celestial event: Super blue moon on August 30th

Raksha Bandhan celebration, followed by the year's brightest moon at 9:36 pm ET or 7:06 am IST

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Moon's name misleads: Not blue, but shades of orange

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Two blue moon types: Seasonal (3rd in 4) and monthly (2nd in month), not about color

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Monthly blue moon accepted: Around 13 in 2.5 years due to lunar cycle, deviating from standard naming

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"Blue moon": Extra moon due to lunar-year misalignment, an exceptional event

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