Once every blue Moon…
# Once Every Blue Moon: Understanding the Magic of the Supermoon
🌕✨ Get ready to marvel at a spectacular celestial event happening today! We, here at Finca Astronomica are eagerly awaiting our guests for the **Full Moon Party ** later tonight! Let’s dive in and explore what this astonishing phenomenon means.
## What is a Supermoon?
A **Supermoon** occurs when the full moon coincides with the Moon’s closest approach to Earth in its elliptical orbit, known as **perigee**. This makes the moon appear larger and brighter than usual—up to 14% larger and 30% brighter! 🌟 This stunning display captivates skywatchers and photography enthusiasts alike, making it an enchanting sight for everyone.
## What is a Blue Moon?
Now, onto the intriguing term **Blue Moon**! Traditionally, a Blue Moon refers to the second full moon within a single calendar month. Since this occurs approximately once every 2.5 to 3 years, it has come to symbolize rarity—hence the phrase "once in a blue moon." 🌌
Interestingly, there’s also an older definition where a Blue Moon is the third full moon in a season that has four full moons. Regardless of the definition, both instances are special!
## The Beauty of the Graze
As if a Blue Supermoon weren’t enough, some lucky observers will witness a phenomenon called a **lunar graze** during this event. A graze occurs when the Moon appears to "brush" against the edge of the Earth’s shadow, creating beautiful effects as part of a lunar eclipse. This can lead to a series of shadows and light effects as the moon passes by, resulting in a breathtaking display of contrast and colors. 🌫️
During a lunar graze, spectators may see a part of the Moon disappear momentarily and reappear as it moves in and out of the shadow, adding an extra layer of magic to the night sky. If you’re in the right location, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
## Moon Gazing Tonight
Whether you’re at Finca Astronomica or enjoying the view from your own
Meteors
🌠 Exciting News! 🌠 Tonight marks the peak of the Delta Aquariids meteor shower! 🌌✨Attention all night owls and early risers: the biggest activity is expected between midnight and dawn, making it perfect for both those who go to bed late and those who are capable of rising early! 🦉☀️With a spectacular display of 25 meteors per hour, this is a celestial event not to be missed! To catch a glimpse of these stunning meteors, find a spot where the sky is reasonably dark and look above the southern horizon. ✨🔭 Don't miss this celestial spectacle and make sure to share your photos and experiences with us!Happy stargazing! 🌠🌟 #DeltaAquariids #MeteorShower #StarryNight #AstronomyTours
Saturn is back!
🪐✨ Saturn is back! Join us at Finca Astronomica to witness its splendor up close through our telescopes. As the ringed beauty graces the night sky during Astronomy Nights, it's the perfect opportunity to delve into the wonders of Saturn and explore its captivating features like never before. 🌌🔭🌟 **Exploring Saturn: Unveiling its Mysteries**Saturn, the jewel of our solar system, enchants us with its stunning rings and unique characteristics. Composed mainly of hydrogen and helium, this gas giant's presence in the cosmos is a testament to the beauty and complexity of our universe.💫 **Discovering Saturn's Treasures:**- **Magnificent Rings:** Saturn's rings, made up of icy particles and rock debris, create a mesmerizing spectacle that has fascinated astronomers for centuries. Witnessing these rings through a telescope offers a glimpse into the intricate beauty of this celestial wonder.- **Enchanting Moons:** Saturn's diverse moons, including the giant Titan, provide endless opportunities for exploration and discovery. Titan's thick atmosphere and geologically active surface make it a captivating world unto itself, offering valuable insights into planetary processes.- **Dynamic Atmosphere:** Saturn's atmosphere is a dynamic canvas of swirling clouds and storm systems, showcasing the planet's turbulent weather patterns. Studying these atmospheric phenomena helps scientists unravel the mysteries of Saturn's complex climate.🔬 **From Past to Present: Tracing Saturn's Journey**From Galileo's first observations to modern-day spacecraft missions like Cassini, Saturn's rich history of exploration has deepened our understanding of this magnificent planet. Ongoing research continues to unveil new findings and push the boundaries of our knowledge about Saturn and its place in the solar system.Join us at Finca Astronomica under the starlit sky to witness the glory of Saturn and embark on a celestial journey unlike any other. Immerse yourself in the wonders of the
Fifty-five years ago, humanity achieved the impossible. On July 20th, 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took humankind’s first steps on the Moon. ‘That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,’ echoed across the globe as people watched in awe.
The sight of the rocket in space, the astronauts walking on the Moon, and the iconic moment of planting the flag left an indelible mark on history. It was a triumph of human spirit, ingenuity, and perseverance.
Today, we celebrate this monumental achievement and remind ourselves of the boundless possibilities when we dare to dream and explore. Here’s to the glory of humanity’s achievements and the exciting future of space exploration. Keep looking up!
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🌟 Unlocking the Secrets of Planetary Motion in Our Solar System🪐 - 🎥 Watch the Magic of Celestial Choreography - classic 2D visualization vs. Reality! 🌌🔆 Let's unveil the hidden cosmic waltz happening right before our eyes! The Sun isn't stationary but dances through the Milky Way, pulling planets along in its grand celestial procession.🌍 In a classic 2D view, planets seem to move in neat, circular orbits around the Sun. However, reality paints a more intricate picture. As our video showcases, planets glide in elliptical paths, influenced by the Sun's movement and gravitational embrace.🚀 Gravity serves as the cosmic maestro orchestrating this symphony of celestial bodies. Its gentle but firm hand guides planets in their orbital rounds, ensuring the harmonious balance of our solar system.💬 What surprises you most about the real movements of planets? How does witnessing this celestial ballet in action change your perspective on our place in the universe? Share your thoughts and let's explore the wonders of planetary motion together! 🪐💭Let's embark on a cosmic journey of discovery! 🌠🔭 #solarsystemrevealed #CelestialDance #UnlockTheUniverse
As requested by sooo many of you, I did manage to catch on video Charles’s cooking his amazing curry - and here’s the recipe for you folks! 🥘🥘🥘🥘🥘🥘🥘. The portion on the video here is for some 12 kg of curry so adjust the proportions to your needs 😅 😅. What we have: 1 big cauliflower - grind it; 1 kg of onions - chop; Half garlic head - chop. Prepare a pot with some oil. Fry the onions and garlic for a while. Then add the cauliflower and cook till it’s soft. Add butter or good quality margarine (this portion required 0,5kg). Stir. Prepare your spices: Cinnamon, Paprika, Nutmeg, Cumin, Dry garlic, Curry spice, Ginger-m, Black Pepper, Coriander (both leaves and ground Coriander), Turmeric. Can add some clove as well. The amounts of spices is very personal - depends on your likes and the quality of you spices. In general though - be generous! Put really A LOT! Cook on low fire for about 10-15 mins stirring from time to time. Make sure the spices are dissolving in the butter. Time for fried tomato pulp. 3,2 kg in our case. Cook on a low fire for some 45 mins stirring from time to time. Add cooked cheek pea (4 kg). Stir and bring it to boil. Add 1 kg of thick yoghurt (original Indian or Greek). Cook for another 15 mins stirring from time to time. Leave it on a hot stove for at least half hour. Your delicious curry is ready to serve! 😋😋😋😋😋😋 Enjoy! 😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃. # See the original post on the finca’s Instagram: I'm on Instagram as finca.astronomica. Install the app to follow
We still have availability for the small glamping house for tomorrow and Saturday the day after tomorrow! Last minute offer 🤩
Our glamping houses are finally ready for you!!! 😃😃😃
How many of you have seen that one on Saturday night? I know you have, Lisa Raynor as we talked right after it was visible in the sky after our Astronomy Night event 😱😃🤗
I’d normally say that this must have been a meteor, but this time it was a piece of space trash falling down and burning in the atmosphere. Was visible nearly in the whole territory of Spain but apparently Murcia is the region where we have the most of such appearances ☄️☄️☄️
IT HAS BEEN CONFIRMED that it was the secret satellite (USA-321) launched on SpaceX's Transporter-3 mission 🚀🚀🚀
We’ve seen another one yesterday just at the time of sunset 🤩
The video is not ours, it’s shared from an article:
https://www.laopiniondemurcia.es/comunidad/2023/04/02/avistan-objeto-luminoso-surcando-cielo-85519237.html
A quick look for those of you who like to follow our adventures - here’s how we looked like last Sunday when the rain came 🤯 always a good side though - with the soil so wet was easy and smooth to plant new trees , so not only will it look beautiful but also we get to have some shade next summer!!! For more videos and photos of the Finca follow us on Instagram I'm on Instagram as finca.astronomica. Install the app to follow my photos and videos. https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=1bic3dbnvbpdj&utm_content=n9kievz
Wow! That’s tonight on our Astronomy Night 🤩 Amazing musicians visited us for Astronomy and then they play for all of us! Fire and music! How great is that?
Friday 27th of May
Hi! This Friday 27th of May we have an Astronomy Night in the Finca with organized transport from Camposol and Condado! The price 35€ includes all: telescope observations, food and drinks, bonfire and transport in a bus!
Book with us or even better directly with Taquilla Tickets who organize the transport 🙂
On Saturday we have our regular event too!
Looking forward to having you with us! ✨🔭🔥😃
Good morning! For some time now we’ve been creating this Instagram account of our adventures since we started working on finca. It was private at the beginning but so many of you have been asking us to share some of those adventures, we’ve decided to make the profile public 😃
Here’s the latest video we’ve posted there. If you’d like to see more, follow us on Instagram. We’re there as finca.astronomica
Search yourself or scan the qr code in the comment 🙂
Baby birds and a cat in Finca Astronomica
Hi 🙂 so we have two baby birds in the finca now and we just couldn’t resist sharing with you the love our cat Curie and dog Orion are giving the birdies 😍😍😍 Cuteness overload 😅🤩😍
Finca astronómica- guests toilet ;)
Since we’ve been receiving a lot of questions regarding our facilities, here’s the picture of recently constructed guests restroom 😃
As you see we’re working day after day to make our Finca most beautiful and comfortable for you!
How do you like our night sky themed restroom?