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Keep Your Eyes Peeled for A Blue Moon Friday
Wisconsinites will be able to check out a big, blue moon tonight. While it won't actually take on a blue hue, tonights full moon marks the second one in August. The next blue moon won't take place until 2015.
Today, our solar system will offer a playful 'wink' at first man on the moon, Niel Armstrong.
A private service will be held of Armstrong Friday after he passed away in Ohio Saturday, according to Fox 6.
But don't expect to see moon take on a true, blue hue. A blue moon refers to the rarity of multiple full moons in a month or season. Friday's full moon will be the second in August. The first took place on Aug. 1.
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Two blue moons in a month typically occurs every 2.7 years, according to the Huffington Post.
The last blue moon was on Dec. 31, 2009, and the next won't occur until 2015.
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Best time to see the Blue Moon: The moon will be at its fullest at 8:58 a.m. CST, according to the Farmers' Almanac.
And if you're looking for a special way to celebrate the rare, celestial site, a blog by the Lake Michigan Swimmers said they will celebrate with at Klode Park with a Blue Moon beer toast at 6:30 p.m. followed by a Lake Michigan swim.
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