Super blue blood moon 2018 takes place on january 31 and coincides with a lunar eclipse as well:
The event is being termed as a super blue blood moon and is a rare lunar event to watch.The celestial event,according to NASA is a lunar trifecta where three particular events are colliding.those living in the us, alaska and hawaii will see a pre- dawn 'super blue blood moon' and will enjoy the best view of this lunar eclipse.
What is a total lunar eclipse?
An eclipse is when three celestial bodies which are Sun, Moon and Earth are aligned in one path. A total lunar eclipse is where the moon is blocked entirely by the Earth’s shadow, as the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon. 
What is a blue moon?
When a full moon occurs twice in a month, the second full moon is called a blue moon. This also led to the term ‘Once in a blue moon’, as it is relatively rare to witness.
What is this Super blue blood moon?Super moons occur when the full moon coincides with the Moon’s closest orbit point (perigee) to the planet. During a super moon, the Moon appears upto 14 per cent larger and 30 per cent brighter, according to NASA. Remember most celestial bodies in our solar system have an elliptical orbit. These include the orbit of the Earth around the Sun, as well as the orbit of the Moon. The farthest distance between the moon and the Earth is termed ‘apogee’, while the perigee is the nearest point between planet Earth and its satellite.
The reason this January 31 event is a Super blue blood moon is because this will also be a total lunar eclipse, when the satellite has reddish tinge to it. It is also the second total lunar eclipse in the month of January 2018, and according to NASA, a second total lunar eclipse during a month is called ‘blue moon’. Thus the Super moon has become a “super blue blood moon.
What time will one able to watch the Super Blue blood moon?
