‘Super Blood Wolf Moon Eclipse’ Should Be on Your Weekend ‘To Do’ List

The total eclipse of the Super Blood Wolf Moon can definitely replace your Netflix watch this Saturday night. The January of 2019 has received its cosmic opener, which will be taking over the weekend night sky. Yes, the Super Blood Wolf Moon Eclipse can be viewed on 20th and 21st January overnight.

Now, this eclipse is special for a number of reasons, one of which is this eclipse is not only the first lunar eclipse of the year, but also the last one until 2021. Which implies, the year 2020 will pass without any such lunar ecliptic sensations! Which further implies, Netflix or Amazon Prime can wait!

As per information, this total lunar eclipse will be visible from the Northern and Southern parts of America. A few selected regions of Europe and Africa will also win the chance. Sorry India! I have some unfortunate news for the Indian skygazers, as well as for China and Australian residents, you miss it this time!

First, coming to the scientific part behind this, the Super Blood Moon eclipse happens when the Earth blocks the Sun’s rays from reaching the moon, and consequently, the Moon turns visibly reddish, an awesome celestial sight indeed!

Now, if you are wondering why it is called a Super Blood ‘Wolf’ Moon then I have something eerie to serve you with. Since ages, such upper atmospheric events have been associated with myths, supernatural tales. One of such is of the werewolves! As per popular beliefs, on such nights the hungry wolves do the howling or the werewolves awake with full power and charge. Gulp!

Last year during the same time of the month we Earthians experienced a very rare sighting, Super Blue Blood Moon eclipse. This year the eclipse time has been predicted to be as 10:33 p.m. ET, it is when it begins, and the total eclipse will take form at 11:41 p.m. ET.

You can also enjoy the total lunar eclipse show live here: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/watch-live-2019s-only-total-lunar-eclipse