Well folks, this month ends on a high note when it comes to astronomical events -- a Super Blue Blood Moon.
On the evening of Tuesday, January 30th, the second Full Moon of the month rose just over the treetops. The second of two full moons in a calendar month is referred to as a Blue Moon, even though the moon does not technically change color. The January 31 full moon is also the third in a series of three straight full moon supermoons, or super-close full moons that I mentioned in a previous post. It’s the first of two Blue Moons in 2018, the next one will appear on March 31st.
These are the shots I took of the Super Blue Moon. I was able to get some good details, including the "Man in the Moon" and the larger craters.
On an interesting note, the month of February this year will have NO FULL MOON!
Luna was then partially eclipsed early the next morning on Wednesday, January 31st by the Earth's shadow across its surface. A Lunar Eclipse is also referred to as a Blood Moon, because of the deep red shadow effect across the surface.
This trifecta of a supermoon, a blue moon, and a blood moon, are referred to as a rare Super Blue Blood Moon.
In South Carolina, we could only see part of the Lunar Eclipse because of the position of the moon and sun, however I did manage to get a couple of pretty good shots of what we did see here in Chester County and the rest of the upstate. Only the upper left of the moon is covered in deep Earth shadow.
Folks, once again I am thankful to the Good Lord for clear skies and pleased to share these outstanding photos for y'all to enjoy. Please let me know what y'all think in the comments section below. Until next time, keep your eyes to the night skies, y'all.
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