Why Is a Blue Moon Called That? The Surprising Truth
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2026-06-14T08:56:05.432293
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2026-06-14T09:05:37.318765
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TIL that the moon can actually turn blue or emerald-green due to specific volcanic eruptions or forest fires. Following the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa, the atmospheric particles scattered enough light that the moon appeared green for several months
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_moon
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The real story behind 'blue moon' and why it's a modern myth.