People around the world are hoping for clear skies through which to enjoy a rare celestial event being called a “super blue blood moon”.
A blue moon (the second full moon in a calendar month), super moon (the moon around 14% brighter than usual at its closest stage of orbit) and blood moon (taking on a reddish tint as part of a lunar eclipse visible in some places) will combine in a trifecta not seen in 150 years.
The total lunar eclipse itself on 31 January will not be visible in the UK, and many in north America, the Middle East, Asia, eastern Russia, Australia and New Zealand may need to set early alarm clocks to capture the event.
Nasa has comprehensive details of when and where the ‘super blue blood moon’ can be seen and will be streaming the event online.
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