An astronomical phenomenon that hasn’t occurred since 1866 has its effects on viewers as people set their alarms early in the morning to catch the breathtaking celestial performance.
The super blue blood moon is a lunar phenomenon in which the moon is closer to the earth than usual. This is known as a perigee. It’s the second full moon of the month, also known as the ‘blue moon. This supermoon is behind earth’s shadow which provides a total lunar eclipse and a reddish tint.
The super blue blood moon was seen early morning in most of the Western Hemisphere. People of the northeast had the best view as they were perfectly aligned in its orbit. Sadly, people of Western Europe and Africa weren’t able to share this experience with us.
If you missed this super blue blood moon, there is a total lunar eclipse to occur in late July 2018, according to NASA. The next seasonal blue moon will be on May 18, 2019. The next calendar blue moon will be visible on March 31, 2018. Make sure to keep your calendars marked to share the stellar experience!