Blue Moon on New Year's Eve

angela4design · 12-31-2009, 10:32 AM

Not only will we have a full moon tonight (if it's even visible past the clouds), but it will be a so-called blue moon to help ring in 2010!

The term "blue moon" generally refers to the second full moon in a month and the last blue moon to shine on New Year's Eve was 19 years ago, in 1990.

I have friends that are buying that brand of beer, and having all the partygoers dress in blue to celebrate the unique occasion!

robmac · 12-31-2009, 10:47 AM

Thanks,that's my learn something everyday. Happy and SAFE New Year to all.

EricP · 12-31-2009, 11:26 AM

Seems to be varying definitions of a Blue Moon but it looks like the original inception of the term referred to it as the third full moon in a season where there were 4 and an intrpretation error in 1946 changed the label as it is today.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_moon

"The Farmers' Almanac defined blue moon as an extra full moon that occurred in a season; one season was normally three full moons. If a season had four full moons, then the third full moon was named a blue moon."

"Recent popular usage defined a blue moon as the second full moon in a calendar month, stemming from an interpretation error made in 1946 that was discovered in 1999.[1] For example, December 31, 2009 would be a blue moon according to this usage"

SteveA · 12-31-2009, 04:49 PM

Looks like the term "Blue Moon" has quite a history.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/n...years-eve.html

Chubbs · 12-31-2009, 08:43 PM

If I heard correctly, the next BLUE MOON, on NEW YEARS EVE, will be in 2028. I will be to old to care. I hope.

mcdude · 01-01-2010, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by angela4design

I have friends that are buying that brand of beer

Blue Moon was one of the beers served at the Presidential Beer Summit last summer but I'm not sure if it was served to the President, the Professor or the Policeman.

Lakesrider · 01-02-2010, 08:55 AM

We were up in Bangor Friday night and the pub we were at had Blue moon for free.....

I needed it after the 6 hour nightmare drive from He!! to get there. I counted 15 cars off the road. 295S was closed for 8 miles, 5 mile backup heading north and a car fire (not mine).....Yeah...Blue Moon alright.

Happy New Year everyone.

Argie's Wife · 01-02-2010, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mcdude

Blue Moon was one of the beers served at the Presidential Beer Summit last summer but I'm not sure if it was served to the President, the Professor or the Policeman.

... but if it helped the Pres get a Prize, it must be Pretty good....

12-31-2009, 10:32 AM	#1
angela4design Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Meredith Posts: 353 Thanks: 45 Thanked 54 Times in 38 Posts	Blue Moon on New Year's Eve Not only will we have a full moon tonight (if it's even visible past the clouds), but it will be a so-called blue moon to help ring in 2010! The term "blue moon" generally refers to the second full moon in a month and the last blue moon to shine on New Year's Eve was 19 years ago, in 1990. I have friends that are buying that brand of beer, and having all the partygoers dress in blue to celebrate the unique occasion!

12-31-2009, 04:49 PM	#4
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	Lot's of storys... Looks like the term "Blue Moon" has quite a history. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/n...years-eve.html __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

12-31-2009, 10:47 AM	#2
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	Thanks,that's my learn something everyday. Happy and SAFE New Year to all.

12-31-2009, 11:26 AM	#3
EricP Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 329 Thanks: 28 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	Seems to be varying definitions of a Blue Moon but it looks like the original inception of the term referred to it as the third full moon in a season where there were 4 and an intrpretation error in 1946 changed the label as it is today. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_moon "The Farmers' Almanac defined blue moon as an extra full moon that occurred in a season; one season was normally three full moons. If a season had four full moons, then the third full moon was named a blue moon." "Recent popular usage defined a blue moon as the second full moon in a calendar month, stemming from an interpretation error made in 1946 that was discovered in 1999.[1] For example, December 31, 2009 would be a blue moon according to this usage"

12-31-2009, 08:43 PM	#5
Chubbs Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 82 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	If I heard correctly, the next BLUE MOON, on NEW YEARS EVE, will be in 2028. I will be to old to care. I hope.

01-02-2010, 08:55 AM	#7
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	We were up in Bangor Friday night and the pub we were at had Blue moon for free..... I needed it after the 6 hour nightmare drive from He!! to get there. I counted 15 cars off the road. 295S was closed for 8 miles, 5 mile backup heading north and a car fire (not mine).....Yeah...Blue Moon alright. Happy New Year everyone.