Lunar Phenomena Happens For First Time In U.S. In 150+ Years!

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For the first time in more than 150 years (!!!) in the United States, a Blue Moon, a total lunar eclipse, and a supermoon coincided early Wednesday morning to create a rare and fascinating lunar event. 

This spectacular lunar event, called a "Super Blue Blood Moon," featured the second full moon of the month, also known as a Blue Moon, as well as a total lunar eclipse, which is often referred to as a "blood moon" because the moon turns a reddish color when it passes through Earth's shadow. 

To round out the lunar trifecta, the moon was also at its closest point to Earth in its orbit, making it a supermoon.

This is the first total lunar eclipse to occur since 2015 and the first Blue Moon lunar eclipse since 1982. This full moon is also the third in a series of supermoons. 

But what makes this Super Blue Blood Moon extra special is that it marked the first time since March 31, 1866, that a total lunar eclipse coincides with a Blue Moon in North America. 

Specifically, Wednesday's Super Blue Blood Moon was visible before dawn for people on the West Coast of the United States and most everywhere around the Pacific Rim.

Since we're not in an area where the moon was visible during the eclipse, you can follow along with one of many Super Blue Blood Moon live webcasts.


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