Shared Science Blog

Hello from Shared Science! As we get ready for Long Beach Gives, the biggest online fundraiser in Long Beach ( September 21st), we have some exciting science news to share with you!  This August has been packed with extraordinary events. Not only did we experience the first hurricane to hit SoCal in 84 years, but we also got to witness the Super Blue Moon, which won't happen again until 2037. Keep reading for more information + a back-to-school STEM activity for your kid! The Last Super Blue Moon of The Decade ! On Wednesday (August 30th) spectators were able to see one of the most prominent and luminous moons of the year – the Super Blue  Moon. Contrary to what you might assume, the term "Blue Moon" doesn't describe the color of the moon. Instead, it refers to two situations: either two full moons appearing in a single calendar month (as is the case now), or the third full moon in a season that contains four full moons. Another Super Blue Moon won't appear  again