Super Blood Wolf Moon infographic

Super Blood Wolf Moon Eclipse of 2019

The lunar eclipse will be at its peak on Jan. 21st at 12:16 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.

TERMS

  • Super Moon: Closest approach to Earth
  • Wolf Moon: January’s full moon.
  • Blood Moon: Total lunar eclipse (Moon passes into Earth’s shadow, appearing red)
  • Blue Moon: When two full moons happen in the same calendar month.

UPDATE: See amazing photographs at Space.com