Rare ‘Blue Micromoon’ marks Visakha Bucha Day

11 Sept 18:32 Key points summarised by AI

A rare "Blue Micromoon" occurred on Visakha Bucha Day, marking the year’s most distant full moon from Earth.
This phenomenon combines a "Micro Full Moon" (the Moon at its farthest point from Earth) and a "Blue Moon" (the second full moon within a calendar month).
The Moon was approximately 406,127 kilometers from Earth, appearing slightly smaller than usual, though its peak was not visible in Thailand during the daytime.
The term "Blue Moon" signifies rarity, not color; the last such event was in 2020, with a "Super Blue Moon" anticipated on March 30, 2029.

Lamphun in a New Light

Today 15:02 Key points summarised by AI

Lamphun illuminates its ancient city with two concurrent light festivals: the high-tech VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN and the traditional Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival.
VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN transforms historic landmarks into an outdoor gallery, using projections and multimedia to animate Lamphun's history, including Queen Chamadevi's story.
The Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival, part of Yi Peng, fills temples and streets with countless traditional lanterns, symbolizing Buddhist devotion and personal wishes.
These festivals offer a unique after-dark experience, blending contemporary light art with centuries-old Lanna traditions, connecting visitors to Lamphun's past and faith.