Where To See The Ominous-Sounding Super Blue Blood Moon

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Get ready, the moon is about to go all kinds of crazy. On Wednesday, January 31, there will be a super blue blood moon — say that five times fast.

It’s a blue moon, supermoon and total lunar eclipse all in one. The three celestial events haven’t occurred at the same time since 1982, and it won’t happen again until 2037.

So what does that mean? Let’s break it down. First, a supermoon is when the moon is closer to the earth when it’s full than the average full moon. Second, a blue moon is the second full moon during one month. Third, a blood moon is the result of a total lunar eclipse, when Earth’s shadow gives the moon a red tint. Basically, the sun is lining up perfectly in terms of timing to make this moon sound like a werewolf fiesta.

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The total eclipse will last for an hour, but sadly, East Coast people won’t be able to see it. The moon will be setting right as the show gets started. But if you’re in California or near the Rocky Mountains, you’ll have a good view (if it’s a cloudless night). Aussies and those in Eastern Asia are also in luck. Their view looks dang good.

All the moon drama starts at 5:30 a.m. EST (or 2:30 a.m. PST). Here’s hoping for clear skies!