First Super Blue Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse in 150 Years to Appear January 31, 2018

in #science7 years ago

                   

At the end of January, stargazers will get to view a supermoon, blue moon, and a total lunar eclipse (the blood moon) all in one night. While the supermoon is happening, the moon will look 14%  bigger than the normal full moon and will be about 30% brighter than usual.  This is because the moon will be closer to the horizon making the moon appear larger compared to the normal full moon we are used to seeing in the sky month after month. Although I am sure we have all seen one or all of these events occur with the moon but never all at once!  All Three of these events will take place in one night at the end of the month January 31, 2018.  If you want to take pictures or see it when it is at it's best I would recommend looking at the moon with trees or buildings around the horizon.  That way it will give you a better perspective of the size of the moon.


I am sure we have all heard the saying "once in a blue moon" which means something that rarely happens.  The blue moon happens every 2.5 years. It's called a blue moon whenever there are 2 full moons in a month usually one at the start like we just had and one at the end of the month.  The next blue moon will occur on March 31st.


                    

The blood moon or total lunar eclipse is what makes this the trifecta for all stargazers.  The full moon will line up with the Earth and the sun casting a reddish hue which will turn the moon from white to red.  If you live in a tall building or want to go hiking on a small hill that night, you will have the best views for taking pictures or for just viewing pleasure with the naked eye. That's if there are no clouds in the sky you will get to see the full moon brighter, larger and with a deep reddish hue. 

                        


My son and I are excited about this one and will view this from my friend's high rise building. We definitely won't miss this one. Will update with pictures early next month.

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Nice post... Will looking forward to it...

Thank you @himal me too!

Nice. I look forward to March 31st. I don't need to put it on my calendar as it's my son's birthday :) .

Thank you and pretty neat it falls on your son's birthday. :)

This is definitely Worth looking forward to. Upvoted and followed.
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awesomely beautiful like you! Wonder where the best places to see it are!

Aww, thank you sweetie :0)* Hmmm a nice hill or little mountain top would be nice ?

Had no idea this was coming up. Time to plan a hiking trip for a great view.

Thanks for the heads up @road2wisdom!

Sounds good @lydon.sipe Have a Great day :)

Thank you, @road2wisdom, for telling us about this! Wishing you some moments of inner peace when you view this rare and amazing moon!

@green.abundance thank you for the kind words. Have a Great and Blessed day.

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Do you know where in the world will it be seen better?

Interesting. It has already been very bright out at night.Looking forward to the end of the month now. I tried to take photos during the eclipse. The most interesting thing was the crescent shadows where there would normally be normal tree shadow. Enjoy the viewing party.

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I've also started another facebook group for anyone who does that sort of thing. https://www.facebook.com/groups/steemitcity/

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