January 31, 2018. 9:29PM. All eyes are on the sky as a very rare astronomical trifecta is seen on this side of the world, a "Super Blue Blood Moon". A supermoon happens when a full moon reaches a point in its orbit that’s closest to the Earth. This makes it look 14% bigger and 30% brighter than a regular full moon. A blue moon, on the other hand, refers to the second full moon of a month; while a blood moon is when a full moon turns red for a certain period of time during a total lunar eclipse. All of this awesomeness came together into one beautiful ‘super blue blood moon’ this night. Yes, all of it. In one.The last time this (super blue blood moon) was observed in the Philippines was in December 30, 1982. If you missed this one, the next blue moon total lunar eclipse will happen on December 31, 2028, though it won't be quite as large since the moon will not be at its closest point to Earth. Another will happen on January 31, 2037, a total of 17 hours before perigee.
This photo is taken in Zamboanga City, Philippines using a Canon 70D, 18-135mm lens at 9:29PM. Follow me at Instagram and Twitter @cedzabala.
Cedrick S. Zabala "CSZ97" is a multimedia artist based in the City of Zamboanga. He graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology major in Multimedia and Computer Animation. Currently he works at the City Government of Zamboanga under the Mayor's Office as a Public Information Officer, and as a part-time Instructor in Ateneo de Zamboanga University. He is currently taking his Master's Degree in Public Administration in Western Mindanao State University. He lives a life with a passion for the arts, culture, and travel. This blog contains his works and travel journals. Carpe effin' Diem!
