The Supermoon Illusion
As you know, the phases of the Moon change on average 12.37 times a year. Simple calculations show that once every 2.8 years there are 13 full moons in one year (instead of the usual 12).
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As you know, the phases of the Moon change on average 12.37 times a year. Simple calculations show that once every 2.8 years there are 13 full moons in one year (instead of the usual 12).
В ночь на 31 августа на небосводе можно будет увидеть полнолуние. Но это явление будет не обычным — на небе появится «голубая Суперлуна». Что это и откуда такие названия? Давайте разбираться.
В ночь на 31 августа на небосводе можно будет увидеть полнолуние. Но это явление будет не обычным — на небе появится «голубая Суперлуна». Что это и откуда такие названия? Давайте разбираться.
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