Blue Moon Tonight: Viral Claim Says Rare Lunar Event Will Cause Internet Outages, Experts Say It's Fake
A viral post circulating on social media today warns that the rare "blue moon tonight" will trigger widespread internet blackouts due to gravitational interference with satellite signals. The rumor, shared over 200,000 times on Facebook and X, claims that NASA issued an emergency alert. Fact-check: This is completely fake. NASA has no such alert, and astronomers confirm that while a blue moon occurs every 2.5 years, it has zero effect on internet infrastructure. The blue moon simply refers to the second full moon in a calendar month. So, enjoy the view—but don't unplug your router.