National Gwangju Science Museum, Super Blue Moon Observation Event

The National Gwangju Science Museum will hold a special observation event for the 'Super Blue Moon,' the largest full moon of the year, on the 31st.

Because the moon orbits the Earth along an elliptical path, the distance between the Earth and the moon constantly changes, and when the distance is closer, the moon appears larger than usual.

When the full moon appears at the closest distance of the year, making it look the largest, it is called a 'Supermoon.'

The lunar phases change on a 29.5-day cycle (synodic month), and sometimes there are two full moons in one month. The second full moon in such a case is called a 'Blue Moon.'

This upcoming full moon is both a 'Supermoon' and a 'Blue Moon,' the first time in 5 years since January 31, 2018. If you miss this opportunity, you will have to wait until January 31, 2037, 14 years later.

At the Gwangju Science Museum's special astronomy event site, visitors can watch the moment the Super Blue Moon rises beyond the horizon.

At the Starlight Observatory, a 1.2m large telescope and high-performance astronomical telescopes will provide experiences observing various celestial bodies such as the Super Blue Moon, Saturn, and Vega.

If astronomical observation becomes difficult due to weather conditions, alternative programs such as making a miniature model of the Starlight Observatory's 1.2m main telescope will be offered.

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