"Blue Moon" by The Marcels is a doo-wop rendition of the classic ballad originally written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart in 1934. Released in 1961 with Colpix Records, The Marcels’ version gave the song a bold new life with its upbeat tempo, energetic rhythm, and unforgettable vocal intro. Their recording quickly soared to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and also topped the UK Singles Chart, making it an international hit. The Marcels, a racially integrated vocal group from Pittsburgh, trans

Where does “Once in a Blue Moon” Come From? On August 30th, a rare Blue Moon is gracing our skies! This celestial phenomenon occurs when a full moon appears twice in a single month. 🌕 #BlueMoon #Astronomy #Space | Museum of Science, Boston

"Once in a blue moon" there are two full moons in one calendar month. This rare occurrence is called a "blue moon." But does the moon really turn blue? Full video here: http://on.wsj.com/1fO1SrF | The Wall Street Journal

A #BlueMoon doesn’t necessarily mean that the Moon will appear “blue”. Learn more about this phenomenon here: http://go.nasa.gov/1UcgS1K | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration