A rare combination of astronomical events are going down tonight to create a unique sight in the evening sky, called a super blood moon, and you don't want to miss it.

What Is A Super Blood Moon?


Also known as a super moon eclipse, the super blood moon is when the moon is full and at the closest point in its orbit around the Earth, when it looks larger than usual (and thus called a "super moon"), AND also crosses into the Earth's shadow, creating a lunar eclipse. The refracted light from the sun gives the moon a reddish hue.

How Rare Is A Super Blood Moon?


It's actually pretty rare. There have only been five super blood moon in the last 100 years, the last one being in 1982. After this, the next super blood moon won't happen until 2033.

When Are the Best Times to See The Eclipse?


The eclipse is estimated to being at approximately 9:07 p.m. EST, but the moon won't fully be in the Earth's shadow, and thus turn fully red, until it's believed 10:11 p.m. EST. At 11:23 p.m. EST, it's estimated that the moon will move out of the full shadow and the eclipse will end completely at 12:27 a.m. EST.

How Can You See It?


If you're in North America, particularly on the Eastern seaboard, you'll very likely see it clearly and just need to step outside. If you're unable to see the eclipse from your location or the sky is cloudy, then you can watch a live stream of it courtesy of NASA.

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