UPSC Geography The origin and evolution of the earth Question Bank Universe / Sun / Planets / Earth

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    The Blue Moon phenomenon occurs                  

    A)  when two full moons occur in the same month.

    B)  when two full moons appear in the same month thrice in a calendar year

    C)  when four full moons appear in two consecutive months of the same calendar year.

    D)  None of the above

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     Blue moon phenomenon occurs when Iwo full moons occurs in the same month. A blue moon is the second full moon in a calendar month. For a blue moon to occur the first of the full moons must appear at or near the beginning of the month so that the second will fall within the same month (the average span between two moons is 29.5 days).


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