Clear skies over Greece allowed skywatchers in the country to enjoy the spectacular sight of a rare Super Blue Blood Moon on Wednesday which combined a total lunar eclipse with a supermoon and full moon – what NASA calls a lunar trifecta, ANA reports.
The moon rose just before 18:00, acquiring red hues, after which it turned bright yellow as it reached the highest point in the sky. The eclipse occurred while the moon was below the horizon and was not visible in the country.
Stunning images of the rare super blue blood moon spread across the internet when the celestial phenomenon emerged in the skies and was witnessed in various parts of the globe.
The current generation for the first time in their life viewed the impressive scene occurring due to the combination of three lunar phenomena: a supermoon, a blue moon, and a blood moon at the same time since 1866.
It was the second full moon in a calendar month, near its closest orbit point to Earth, making it appear super large, yet the view changed as total lunar eclipse coincided at the same time.
A total lunar eclipse happens when the moon moves directly behind the Earth’s shadow, or umbra, meaning it cannot receive any light from the Sun.
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