Blue Moon

What is a Blue Moon?

• A moon that is blue in color due to a volcanic eruption

• The 2nd of 2 full moons in a single calendar month

• The name of a full moon if it lands on the winter solstice

• The name of a full moon if it lands on the spring equinox

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How often does a Blue Moon take place?

• Every 1.4 years

• Every 3.5 years

• Every year

• Every 2.7 years

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When was the last Blue Moon?

• March 31, 2018

• May 10, 2017

• June 29, 2019

• October 30, 2016

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Besides being called a Blue Moon, what other name does the full moon have for October 31st?

• Farmer’s Moon

• Blue Water Moon

• Harvest Moon

• Heritage Moon

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A full moon happens every_______ days. Fill in the blank.

• 25 days

• 27.4 days

• 28 days

• 29.5 days

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Over the next 20 years, there will be _______ Blue Moons. Fill in the blank.

• 10

• 12

• 15

• 20

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The Full Moon can appear to be blue in color due to _______. Fill in the blank.

• The Northern Lights

• A forest fire

• A cloudy night

• The alinement of the North Star

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