This will be the last blue moon until Halloween of 2020.
A Blue Moon has already made headlines this week when the sudsy brew’s creator pitched a line of marijuana infused beverages. However, the real lunar phenomenon by the same name will also occur Saturday (March 31) for the second and final time in 2018, according to Live Science.
Contrary to its name, the forecasted lunar event will not actually be blue. In fact, it will look like any other full moon, but it’s the timing that makes it special. A full moon usually graces the skies just once a month. This second apparent full moon marks an unusual and rare event. (Hence the hackneyed phrase bearing “once in a blue moon.”)
Under current definitions, this will be the last blue moon until Halloween of 2020.
Tonight’s mostly clear skies in southeast Louisiana will be perfect for viewing.
Read the full report at Live Science.
