Super Blue Blood Moon on Jan 31

Jithin91 · 29 Jan 2018

On Jan. 31, 3 lunar events will come together in an unusual overlap that’s being called a super blue blood moon.

Full moon is a "supermoon," meaning that it's at its closest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit during full phase. This effectively means that the moon will look about 14 percent brighter than it does when the full moon is at its farthest point from the Earth. This full moon is also a "blue moon," meaning that it's the second full moon of the calendar month. January's first full moon rose on Jan. 1, making the Jan. 31 full moon a blue moon. Perhaps the most impressive (and visually noticeable) part of this lunar event is the fact that it's also a "blood" moon.

It’s the first time a Super Blue Blood Moon will have been witnessed in 150 years since March 31, 1866.

What is a 'super blue blood moon'?

sumitroy · 29 Jan 2018

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greylala91 · 29 Jan 2018

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True!!! The name seems weird. But its going to be great. I am hoping that science museum near my place arranges for a good watch with telescopes

Sai Jai · 30 Jan 2018

Super Blue blood moon and total lunar eclipse on January 31: How to watch, timings for India and more

Jithin91 · 30 Jan 2018

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greylala91 said:
True!!! The name seems weird. But its going to be great. I am hoping that science museum near my place arranges for a good watch with telescopes

Its called Super Blue Blood Moon for a reason.. Nothing is weird in it.

Supermoon = moon's closest point to earth.
Blue moon = second full moon of the month.
Blood moon = total lunar eclipse making the moon look red.

sumitroy · 30 Jan 2018

January 31 brings a lunar trifecta: the super blue blood Moon! This full moon is the third in a series of “supermoons,” when the Moon is closer to Earth in its orbit -- known as perigee -- and about 14 percent brighter than usual. It’s the second full moon of the month, commonly known as a “blue moon.” The super blue moon will pass through Earth’s shadow to give viewers in the right location a total lunar eclipse. While the Moon is in the Earth’s shadow it will take on a reddish tint, known as a “blood moon.”

‘Super Blue Blood Moon’ Coming Jan. 31, 2018

sumitroy · 31 Jan 2018

Starting at 5:30 a.m. ET, the super blue blood moon will be visible in the United States. Follow NASA's coverage of the rare event. The lunar eclipse, happening on the second full moon of a month during a supermoon gives the event it name, and we haven't seen one for more than 150 years.