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October 2020 to be a Blue Moon month! Here’s all you need to know about the rare phenomenon

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October 2020 to be a Blue Moon month! Here’s all you need to know about the rare phenomenon

The phrase ‘Once in a Blue Moon’ is aptly suited to the month of October this year, which will witness the rare occurrence of a second full moon, called the ‘Blue Moon’, on Saturday. The usual monthly lunar phenomenon is that every month has one full moon and a new moon. However, there are unusual occasions when the same month gets two full moons.

October 1 saw a full moon and the next full moon falls on October 31, said Arvind Paranjpaye, director of Nehru Planetarium, Mumbai. When there are two full moons in a calendar month, the second full moon is called the Blue Moon, he said. There is a bit of mathematics involved in this. Duration of a lunar month is 29.531 days or 29 days, 12 hours, 44 minutes and 38 seconds. Therefore, to have two full moons in a month, the first full moon should take place on 1st or 2nd of the month, Paranjpaye explained.

This extra time accumulates over the months. After about 30 months there will be one extra full moon in the year, Paranjpaye said. He added that it is also not possible to have a full moon in February as it has 28 days, and 29 days during a leap year. N Rathnashree, the director of Nehru Planetarium, Delhi said the term Blue Moon is a calendrical term. It is not too common to have a Blue Moon in a month of 30 days, she said.

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The last Blue Moon in a month with 30 days was on June 30, 2007 and the next one will be on September 30, 2050, Paranjpaye said. There were two Blue Moons in 2018. The first one was on January 31 and the second Blue Moon followed on March 31. This was because the preceding month February had only 28 days, Paranjpaye said. The next Blue Moon will be on August 31, 2023, he added.

T V Venkateswaran, scientist with Vigyan Prasar, the communication wing of the Department of Science and Technology, and an astronomy enthusiast, said this phenomenon is largely restricted to the Gregorian calendar which is being used worldwide. You will not see the phenomenon of two full moons in a month in Islamic or Tibetan calendars or the ones that are being followed in large parts of India as they are based on lunar movements, Venkateswaran said. The phrase ‘Once in a Blue Moon’, denoting something which does not happen very often, came from this phenomenon, Venkateswaran added.

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Siddharth Malhotra carries pregnant wife Kiara Advani’s bag in unseen pic from New York ahead of Met Gala 2025

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Siddharth Malhotra carries pregnant wife Kiara Advani’s bag in unseen pic from New York ahead of Met Gala 2025

One of Bollywood actor Kiara Advani’s most exciting and memorable years will be 2025. Kiara and her famous husband, Sidharth Malhotra, revealed their first child’s impending arrival in February of this year. The couple and soon-to-be parents were seen outside a hospital two weeks ago, and Kiara was the first to show off her gorgeous baby bulge and pregnancy glow.

To top it all off, Kiara will soon be attending her first Met Gala! She and Siddharth were photographed outside their New York hotel only last night. A fan posted this photo of Kiara Advani and Siddharth Malhotra on social media when they arrived at their New York hotel. Now, it has In a heartwarming display of affection, Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra.

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Recently spotted in New York City carrying his pregnant wife Kiara Advani’s handbag, ahead of her much-anticipated Met Gala 2025 debut. The candid moment, captured outside their hotel, quickly went viral on social media, with fans praising Siddharth’s supportive gesture

Kiara, expecting her first child with Siddharth, looked radiant in an oversized jacket layered over a midi dress, subtly showcasing her baby bump. Siddharth, dressed casually in a button-down shirt, followed closely behind, holding her white handbag—a simple yet touching act that resonated with fans online. The photo, shared on Reddit, garnered comments like.

The couple, who tied the knot in February 2023, announced their pregnancy earlier this year. Kiara’s appearance at the Met Gala marks a significant milestone, as she prepares to walk the red carpet in a custom Gaurav Gupta ensemble. While it’s yet to be confirmed if Siddharth will accompany her on the red carpet, his presence in New York underscores his unwavering.

Fans eagerly await Kiara’s Met Gala debut, anticipating a blend of Bollywood glamour and appearance at the Met Gala marks a significant milestone to walk the red He’s holding her bag they’re so highlighting the couple’s endearing dynamic international fashion flair. With Siddharth by her side, the couple continues to capture hearts, embodying love and partnership both on and off the screen support during this special time.

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In a heartwarming moment captured in New York City, Bollywood actor Siddharth Malhotra was seen carrying his pregnant wife Kiara Advani’s handbag as they entered their hotel ahead of the Met Gala 2025. The candid photograph, shared by a fan on Reddit, quickly went viral, with fans praising Siddharth’s supportive gesture Kiara, expecting her first child Siddharth.

Looked radiant in an oversized jacket layered over a midi dress, subtly showcasing her baby bump. Siddharth, dressed casually in a button-down shirt, followed closely behind, holding her white handbag—a simple yet touching act that resonated with fans online The couple, who tied the knot in February 2023, announced their pregnancy earlier this year. Kiara’s appearanc.

At the Met Gala marks a significant milestone, as she prepares to walk the red carpet in a custom Gaurav Gupta ensemble. While it’s yet to be confirmed if Siddharth will accompany her on the red carpet, his presence in New York underscores his unwavering support during this special time Fans eagerly await Kiara’s Met Gala debut, anticipating a blend of Bollywood.

Glamour and international fashion flair. With Siddharth by her side, the couple continues to capture hearts, embodying love and partnership both on and off the screen Kiara, expecting her first child with, looked radiant in an oversized jacket layered over a midi dress, subtly showcasing her baby bump. , dressed casually in a button-down shirt, followed Kiara’s carpet in a custom Gaurav Gupta ensemble.

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