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Question

The "blue moon" phenomenon occurs:

  1. When two full moons occur in the same month
  2. When four full moons appear in two consecutive months of the same calendar year.
  3. when two full moons appear in the same month thrice in a calendar year
  4. None of the above.

Answer:

Option A: When two full moons occur in the same month

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “When two full moons occur in the same month”.

A "blue moon" is a colloquial term for the second full moon in a calendar month. It's important to note that the moon does not actually appear blue during a blue moon; the term is simply used to describe this unusual occurrence.