This week’s moon being super and blue isn’t the only thing that makes it special, scientists say. It’s also in the middle of a major lunar standstill , which happens only once every 18.6 years.

This Monday, August 19th, 2024, a full blue moon in the sign of Aquarius will peak at 2:26 p.m. ET. What is a blue moon, what does it mean and when can we expect to see one again? Read on to learn … ...

The next super blue moon will occur in January 2037. While Monday night will be the peak for full moon viewing, it will still be an impressive sight through early Wednesday.

The last time a super blue moon appeared in the sky was Jan. 31, 2018, and the next won’t occur until Jan. 31, 2037.