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NASA: 'Super Duper wolf blood moon' to welcome in 2019 with rare celestial spectacle this monthPrev TopicNext Topic
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A super duper wolf blood moon is going to appear in all its stunning splendor later this month, as a rare cosmic gesture to welcome in 2019.
People who live in the Americas, Europe, Africa and the central Pacific region could take a glimpse of this stunning image late on the evening of Jan. 20 and into the early morning hours of Jan. 21, according to National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
The eastern side of North America will have the best view, but the full lunar eclipse will be visible from coast to coast, and will last far longer than most eclipses, with a duration of roughly one hour and three minutes. Super blood wolf moons are highly uncommon: only 28 are expected to align this century.
Here's everything you need to know about the celestial excitement ahead:
What is a ‘wolf moon’?
“Traditionally, a wolf moon is the first full moon in January,” said Tracy Gregg, planetary scientist at the University at Buffalo.
Why is it called a ‘wolf moon’?
“No one knows for sure why it's called that," Gregg said. "But I'm sure you can imagine cold, dark European winters a thousand years ago, with the wolves howling in the distance."
What is a ‘super moon’?
“A super moon is when there is a full moon at the same time that the moon is closest to Earth,” Gregg said. “The distance between the Earth and Moon changes slightly every day as the Moon orbits the Earth [and] the full moon occurs when the moon and Earth are closest to each other, [when] the Moon really does look bigger than usual.”
What is a ‘blood moon’?
“A blood moon is part of a lunar eclipse. As the Earth's shadow comes between the Sun and the full moon, the moon's color changes to a reddish tint,” Gregg explained.
Why does the moon look red?
“We're used to seeing a full moon when the bright moonlight is pure sunlight reflected from the moon's surface," Gregg said.
"During a lunar eclipse, the only light the moon gets is reflected off of Earth and Earth's atmosphere. Earth's atmosphere scatters blue light (that's why the sky looks blue), but the red light gets reflected onto the Moon's surface -- so that's what we see during a lunar eclipse.”
What is a ‘super blood Wolf moon’?
“So a super blood wolf moon" is: a) the first full moon in January; b) a full moon occurring when the distance between the Earth and Moon is as short as possible; c) a lunar eclipse--all happening at once!” Gregg said, adding that it is a rare phenomena.
When could I see it?
The total lunar eclipse will begin on Sunday, Jan. 20 at 11:41 p.m. EST and last until 12:44 a.m. on Monday, Jan 21, according to Space.com, which pinpoints the peak viewing at 12:16 a.m. EST on Jan. 21.
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Super blood wolf moon eclipse to happen this month - here's how to see it
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Total lunar eclipse on Jan 20-21 will be last until 2022
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*Moon will be at the closest point to Earth in it's orbit making it appaer larger and brighter.
*Moon takes on a reddish hue as it gradually approaches the ecipse
*American Colonialists would refer to a full moon in January as a "Wolf Moon'
Why It Happens Brief-
For an eclipse to occur the sun, Earth and the moon need to align allowing the moon to pass directly behind Earth and through it's shadow. On most passes the tilt of the moon's orbit brings it above or below Earth's shadow, but but occasionally, as on tonight, it will travel straight though, causing the clipse.
Binoculars or a telescope will help viewing details of the eclipse
Enjoy this rare happening
Eddessa_Knight in the Moon Light !
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Too much cloud cover, so far in Nevada
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The skies opened and curtain up for the grand lunar precession and mi telescope captured changing shapes and colors gloriously as predicted- picture perfect!
Eddessa_Knight and what an amazing Sight
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The skies opened and curtain up for the grand lunar precession and mi telescope captured changing shapes and colors gloriously as predicted- picture perfect!
Eddessa_Knight and what an amazing Sight
Nota Bene
Open to me an olpening no wider than a eye of aneedle and I will open to thee the supernal gates.
~Ancient Book of Splendor, Zohar
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A super duper wolf blood moon is going to appear in all its stunning splendor later this month, as a rare cosmic gesture to welcome in 2019.
People who live in the Americas, Europe, Africa and the central Pacific region could take a glimpse of this stunning image late on the evening of Jan. 20 and into the early morning hours of Jan. 21, according to National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
The eastern side of North America will have the best view, but the full lunar eclipse will be visible from coast to coast, and will last far longer than most eclipses, with a duration of roughly one hour and three minutes. Super blood wolf moons are highly uncommon: only 28 are expected to align this century.
Here's everything you need to know about the celestial excitement ahead:
What is a ‘wolf moon’?
“Traditionally, a wolf moon is the first full moon in January,” said Tracy Gregg, planetary scientist at the University at Buffalo.
Why is it called a ‘wolf moon’?
“No one knows for sure why it's called that," Gregg said. "But I'm sure you can imagine cold, dark European winters a thousand years ago, with the wolves howling in the distance."
What is a ‘super moon’?
“A super moon is when there is a full moon at the same time that the moon is closest to Earth,” Gregg said. “The distance between the Earth and Moon changes slightly every day as the Moon orbits the Earth [and] the full moon occurs when the moon and Earth are closest to each other, [when] the Moon really does look bigger than usual.”
What is a ‘blood moon’?
“A blood moon is part of a lunar eclipse. As the Earth's shadow comes between the Sun and the full moon, the moon's color changes to a reddish tint,” Gregg explained.
Why does the moon look red?
“We're used to seeing a full moon when the bright moonlight is pure sunlight reflected from the moon's surface," Gregg said.
"During a lunar eclipse, the only light the moon gets is reflected off of Earth and Earth's atmosphere. Earth's atmosphere scatters blue light (that's why the sky looks blue), but the red light gets reflected onto the Moon's surface -- so that's what we see during a lunar eclipse.”
What is a ‘super blood Wolf moon’?
“So a super blood wolf moon" is: a) the first full moon in January; b) a full moon occurring when the distance between the Earth and Moon is as short as possible; c) a lunar eclipse--all happening at once!” Gregg said, adding that it is a rare phenomena.
When could I see it?
The total lunar eclipse will begin on Sunday, Jan. 20 at 11:41 p.m. EST and last until 12:44 a.m. on Monday, Jan 21, according to Space.com, which pinpoints the peak viewing at 12:16 a.m. EST on Jan. 21.
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Las Vegas lunar eclipse
Begins Moonrie 4:38 Am
Moon set @ 6:30 AM
Pix Bob Stupack's high stratosphere reaching for the MOON!
