Tuesday, 30 January 2018

Blood moon

BLOOD MOON

When there is a total lunar eclipse( when the moon, the sun, and the earth are in a straight line and the earth block the sun's light to the moon), a blood moon is visible. The moon appears to be copper red and that's why it is referred as blood moon. Although it is a total lunar eclipse, not everyone will get a chance to see it as it depends on what their locations are.  This phenomenon will happen in January 31, 2018.
Where the eclipse is visible to sky watchers.
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The moon appears to be a copper red colour. 





Blue moon

BLUE MOON

              It is a phenomenon whereby the moon appears bluish owing to smoke or dust particles in the atmosphere. Blue moon is considered rare as it only happens in 2 or 3 years. It is also when two moons in the same calendar month. On January 31 a total lunar eclipse, blue moon, and then followed by a super moon. 

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A blue moon over the sky
Locations where the blue moon and eclipse is visible to sky watchers.

Super Moon

SUPER MOON

The phenomenon when the moon is at its closest approach to Earth that is also a full moon. It is the most spherical moon that shines brighter than regular full moons in the year. It is about 14% larger and 30% brighter than regular moon. The next super moon will be on January 31.
 On the 31st, the moon will officially reach its full phase at 8:27.


Illustrative comparison of a Supermoon and Micromoon.
Comparison between a super moon( left) and a normal moon (right).
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Super moon can be a full moon or a new moon.
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