On January 20 through to January 21, 2019, a Super Blood Wolf Moon will grace the skies. The eerie sounding lunar event will see three celestial events coincide. Each of these will give a phenomenal sight across the winter night sky.
What is a Super Blood Wolf Moon?
Each Full Moon has a specific name, and January’s is the Wolf Moon.
The reason for this name is that in Native American times wolves would appear outside villages and howl in hunger at the Full Moon.
The Full Moon is also a Super Moon and Blood Moon, creating the Super Blood Wolf Moon.
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A Super Moon is when the Full Moon is as close to Earth than usual, so appears larger.
The is due to the Moon being very near perigee, the closest possible distance from Earth.
Whereas a Blood Moon sees the Moon change to a coppery red hue due to light refraction.
Why is the Super Blood Wolf Moon so unique?
The Super Blood Wolf Moon is an incredible astral display as a total lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon is at one of its closest positions to Earth.
For those wanting to witness the phenomenon, heading somewhere away from artificial light and light pollution will give the clearest view.
Heading somewhere with a higher elevation will also provide a better view.
As this is a lunar eclipse, you do not need any eye protection to observe the event.
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The Moon will be visible on the night-side of Earth, which includes South America, the eastern Pacific Ocean, the western Atlantic Ocean, and extreme western Europe.
There are a number of astronomical events throughout 2019, with the Super Blood Wolf Moon just the beginning.
Also in January is Venus and Jupiter’s ‘double kiss’, and a trio of Supermoons in January, February and March.
Then in May, a meteor shower known as the Eta Aquarids will see as many as 60 shooting stars per hour.