Lunar eclipse: Territorians take in super blood moon. See all our pictures
Territorians got the chance to see a super rare ‘super blood full moon’ last night. SEE ALL OUR PHOTOS here
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TERRITORIANS got the chance to see rare “super blood full moon” last night.
The full moon completely eclipsed by 8.41pm and turned a shade of red for about 15 minutes.
A super blood moon occurs when a total lunar eclipse takes place at the same time as the moon is in its closest point to Earth in its orbit.
It appeared larger than normal and darker in colour due to the refraction of light.
The moon’s red colour came from sunlight passing through the edges of Earth’s atmosphere before being beamed on to the moon’s surface.
The refractured colours of light were similar to what you would typically witness at a sunrise or sunset.
What is it?
A super blood moon occurs when a total lunar eclipse takes place at the same time as the moon is in its closest point to earth in its orbit.
It will appear larger than normal and darker in colour due to the refraction of light.
The moon’s red colour would come from sunlight passing through the edges of Earth’s atmosphere before being beamed onto the moon’s surface.
The refractured colours of light are similar to what you would typically witness at a sunrise or sunset.
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