Gokseong Seomjin River Astronomical Observatory to Hold Public Viewing Event for Super Blue Moon

Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Lee Sang-cheol) announced that it will hold a Super Blue Moon public observation event at the Gokseong Seomjingang Astronomical Observatory on the 31st.

The Super Blue Moon refers to the phenomenon where a 'Supermoon,' which rises when the moon passes the perigee, the closest point to the Earth, and a 'Blue Moon,' the second full moon in a month, occur simultaneously.

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This Super Blue Moon is the largest Supermoon of the year, with the distance between the moon and the Earth approaching as close as 357,344 km.

This phenomenon, repeated after 5 years, is predicted to occur next in January 2037, 14 years later.

The commemorative Super Blue Moon public observation event will be held at the Gokseong Seomjingang Astronomical Observatory from 8 PM to 10 PM.

Various programs are prepared, including a Super Blue Moon observation program using astronomical telescopes, a special lecture about the moon, a full moon photo zone, viewing astronomical videos in the planetarium and 4D fusion theater, mobile phone moon photography, and distribution of bromides.

However, the event may be changed or canceled depending on weather conditions such as rain.

A Gokseong-gun official said, "This event will provide visitors with various science and cultural experiences and will be a meaningful opportunity to experience observing a rare astronomical phenomenon."

Gokseong = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Cha Jong-seon hss79@asiae.co.kr

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