Lunar Showstopper: First 'super blue blood moon' in 35 years graces sky across globe
The moon is putting on a rare cosmic show on Wednesday as much of the world is getting to see not only a blue moon and a supermoon, but also a total lunar eclipse, all rolled into one.
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The moon is putting on a rare cosmic show on Wednesday as much of the world is getting to see not only a blue moon and a supermoon, but also a total lunar eclipse, all rolled into one. Reuters
Hawaii and Alaska have the best seats, along with the Canadian Yukon, Australia and Asia. The western US should have good viewing, too, along with Russia. However, only a partial eclipse was visible on the East Coast. AP
The second full moon in a calendar month is a blue moon. This one also happens to be an especially close and bright moon, or supermoon. Add a total eclipse, known as a blood moon for its red tint, and it's a lunar showstopper. Reuters
The moon as seen in Legazpi city, Albay province around 340 kilometers southeast of Manila, Philippines. NASA is calling it a lunar trifecta: the first super blue blood moon since 1982. That combination won't happen again until 2037. AP
Stargazers are using telescopes to observe the moon along the Victoria Habour in Hong Kong. For the trivia crowd, the moon will be 223,820 miles (360,200 kilometers) away at the peak of the eclipse, close enough for supermoon status. AP