Science, Spoken

Don’t Call It a Blood Moon. Or Supermoon. Or Blue Moon

Jan 30, 2018
A podcast explores the terms 'super moon,' 'blue moon,' and 'blood moon' in relation to a total lunar eclipse. The hosts discuss the phenomenon of blue skies, the history and popularity of blood moons, and skepticism towards these terms. They also explain the factors affecting moon size and clarify that the upcoming eclipse is not a supermoon or an extraordinary event.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Exploring Blue Skies, Blood Moons, and Supermoons
02:48 • 3min
3
Factors Affecting Moon Size and the Concept of a Blue Moon
05:23 • 3min