The phenomenon of eclipses has mesmerized and frightened humans for centuries. And now a very rare celestial event is all set to shock the world.
For those who are unaware, three major cosmic events will be happening in the skies at the same time on January 31st and it is bound to be a major treat for the sky gazers
After a hiatus of 152 years, the universe is going to witness a rare and a glorious rise of ‘Super Blue Blood Moon’.
What does a Super Blue Blood Moon Mean?
Coincidently, for the first time in history, Pakistanis will be able to see a supermoon, a blue moon, and a lunar eclipse or “blood moon’.
As eerie as it may sound, there won’t be any blood and it won’t be blue.
Get ready for a lunar trifecta on Jan. 31
1⃣ The Moon will be full, near its closest point to Earth
2⃣ A lunar eclipse will be visible in parts of North America, Asia, & Oceania
3⃣ It will be the 2nd full Moon this monthA super blue blood Moon! https://t.co/A1aH2Ze5qa pic.twitter.com/BD9jLXi9DN
— NASA Moon (@NASAMoon) January 18, 2018
A blue moon is a term for the second full moon in a single calendar month. The supermoon will coincide with a total lunar eclipse, making the supermoon take on a red glow and it will transform into a blood moon.
It will be visible in large parts of US, northeastern Europe, Russia, Asia, the Indian Ocean, the Pacific, and Australia.
On Jan. 31, 3 lunar events will come together in an unusual overlap that’s being called a super blue blood moon. See how this celestial rarity will help @NASAMoon scientists observe what happens when the lunar surface cools quickly during a lunar eclipse: https://t.co/5keRakwhUk pic.twitter.com/x9jhb5foVY
— NASA (@NASA) January 28, 2018
In Pakistan, It will be visible at moonrise time.
Penumbral Eclipse begins 15-51 PST
Partial Eclipse begins 16-48 PST
Total Eclipse begins 17-52 PST
Greatest Eclipse 18-31 PST
Total Eclipse ends 19-08 PST
Partial Eclipse ends 20-11 PST
Penumbral Eclipse ends 21-08 PST
Penumbral magnitude=2.2941
Umbral magnitude= 1.3155
Such a phenomenon was last witnessed in 1866. Don’t miss the opportunity to view this once in a lifetime opportunity.