Super Blue Blood Moon 2018: 9 Things to Know About This Lunar Eclipse

A Super Blue Blood Moon is going to make an appearance on Wednesday.

Super Blue Blood Moon 2018: 9 Things to Know About This Lunar Eclipse

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Here are a few things to know about the upcoming Super Blue Blood Moon.

  • A Super Blue Blood Moon occurs when a Super Moon, Blood Moon and Blue Moon all occur at the same time.
  • The event is incredibly rare and this will be the first time the U.S. has seen one in more than 150 years.
  • Residents in the U.S. living on the West Coast will be able to see the event early on Wednesday morning.
  • The lunar eclipse of the moon will start at roughly 3:20 a.m Pacific Time.
  • The moon will enter totality at 4:51 a.m. Pacific Time and will stay this way until 6:08 a.m. Pacific Time.
  • Follow this, viewers will be able to see the remainder of the partial eclipse as the moon moves out of the Earth’s shadow.
  • While many U.S. residents won’t be able to see the Super Blue Blood Moon for themselves, there are several live streams of it that will be available.
  • Those living on the West Coast may still want to check out a live stream of the event due to possible poor weather conditions.
  • For those that are able to make it out and see the Super Blue Blood Moon, you won’t need any special glasses and can watch the entire event.

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