The Super Blue Blood Moon: A Rare Celestial Event
What is a Super Blue Blood Moon?
A Super Blue Blood Moon is a rare celestial event that occurs when a full moon, a blue moon, and a blood moon coincide.
A full moon occurs when the Moon is fully illuminated by the Sun.
A blue moon is the second full moon in a calendar month.
A blood moon is a full moon that takes on a reddish hue due to the scattering of sunlight by particles in the Earth's atmosphere.
When and Where to See the Super Blue Blood Moon
The next Super Blue Blood Moon will occur on January 31, 2018.
The moon will be visible in the night sky from all parts of the world.
The best time to view the moon will be during moonrise or moonset.
What to Expect
During the Super Blue Blood Moon, the moon will appear larger and brighter than usual.
The moon will also take on a reddish hue.
The moon will be visible for several hours.
Other Full Moons in 2018
- February 27: Snow Moon
- March 28: Worm Moon
- April 27: Pink Moon
- May 26: Flower Moon
- June 24: Strawberry Moon
- July 27: Buck Moon
- August 26: Sturgeon Moon
- September 25: Harvest Moon
- October 24: Hunter's Moon
- November 23: Beaver Moon
- December 22: Cold Moon
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