Happy New Year!
The Maryland Science Center would like to wish all of our friends a very happy New Year! Please be safe tonight and we look forward to seeing you in 2010!
Also keep an eye out for the Blue Moon this evening. When two full moons happen in the same month, the second is called the “Blue Moon.” This astronomical phenomenon is truly special because we have not had one since 1990 and will not have another one for another 18 years! To be a little more specific, Blue Moons happen every 2.5 years or so, but NYE Blue Moons are fare more rare (we’ll see the next one in 2028). So no matter what your plans are for the evening, be sure peek towards the night sky and take in the history. Do not expect the moon to actually be blue, though. The name has nothing to do with the color of our celestial neighbor. Here in Maryland, the moon should be nearly right above us and is expected to be quite brilliant. Yet another great reason to stay up past your bedtime this New Year’s Eve!
Happy Holidays!
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