An incredibly rare sight is going to be gracing our skies this month, according to experts.
The moon will appear larger, brighter, and will cast an eerie reddish hue on Jan. 31.
As part of a supermoon trilogy, the final episode will be extra special because it will feature a total lunar eclipse that will be totally visible from western North America across the Pacific to Eastern Asia.
“The moon will lose its brightness and take on an eerie, fainter-than-normal glow from the scant sunlight that makes its way through Earth’s atmosphere. Often cast in a reddish hue because of the way the atmosphere bends the light, totally eclipsed moons are sometimes called blood moons,” says NASA.
According to NASA, this supermoon will also be the second full moon of the month. Some people call the second full moon in a month a blue moon, so that makes it a super blue moon. Blue moons happen every two and a half years, on average.
“With the total eclipse, it’ll be a royal spectacle indeed: a super blue blood moon,” says NASA.
So prepare for one of the most photographic moons we’ve seen in awhile. If you want some tips on how to photograph the moon from a well-seasoned expert, check out these tips on getting the best shots of the full moon from NASA's senior photographer.
