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First Lunar Eclipse or Super Blue Blood Moon Eclipse-2018
On January 31, 2018 — Total phase of Lunar Eclipse, the combination of three lunar phenomena: A supermoon, a blue moon, and a blood moon were seen in large parts of US, northeastern Europe, Russia, Asia, the Indian Ocean, the Pacific, and Australia. This was the first in 35 years, a super spectacular eclipse in the 21st century. The duration of the total lunar eclipse was 76 minutes and could be watched with naked eyes, unlike a solar eclipse. The last super blue blood moon was reportedly visible on December 30, 1982. It was a total lunar eclipse. The partial lunar eclipse was also visible in India occurred on August 7, 2017.
Super blue blood moon eclipse-2018 was seen by the people of North-East between 4:21 PM and 5:18 PM in India and surrounding areas.
This year, 2018, we have two months (January and March) with Blue Moons. The first Blue Moon came on January 31, 2018, and the second on March 31, 2018. Meanwhile, the month of February 2018 has no full moon at all.
A total lunar eclipse will take place on July 27, 2018. The moon will pass through the center of the Earth’s shadow. This will be the first central lunar eclipse since the June 15, 2011, lunar eclipse.
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Why is it called Super Blue Blood Moon?
- Supermoon – When the Moon is at or near its closest point to Earth.
- Blue Moon – The second full moon in a month.
- Blood Moon – The red tint Earth’s shadow casts on the Moon during a lunar eclipse.
Supermoons happen when the full moon overlaps with the Moon’s closest orbit point (perigee) to the planet. During a supermoon, the Moon becomes visible up to 14 percent larger and 30 percent brighter, according to NASA.
What is a Total lunar eclipse?
The lunar eclipse is a phenomenon that takes place when the Earth, moon, and sun are in perfect alignment, blanketing the moon in the Earth’s shadow, says NASA. It is called “Chandra Grahan” in Hindi. In total lunar eclipse, the direct sunlight is completely blocked by the earth’s shadow.
Where was seen or not seen?
As mentioned previously, the lunar eclipse seen in large parts of US, northeastern Europe, Russia, Asia, the Indian Ocean, the Pacific, and Australia.
But not seen in much of Europe, Africa, and South America.
When will be the next lunar eclipse?
After 31st January 2018, the next total lunar eclipses will be on December 31, 2028, and, after that, on January 31, 2037.