Amazing Photos Of The Super Blue Blood Moon In 2018
February 9, 2018 16:17 By Fabiosa
A Super Blue Blood Moon is a rare occurrence that only so many people alive have witnessed. This phenomenon is visible when a blue moon, supermoon, and blood moon coincide. But what exactly is it?
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A blue moon is the second full moon in any calendar month. Supermoons occur when the moon is at its closest point to the earth. At this time, it looks a lot bigger in the sky. And a blood moon is when during an eclipse, the surface of the moon has a reddish tint.
The last appearance was over 150 years ago.
For the first time since 1866, this phenomenon occurred. It was visible all around the world from Washington DC to Moscow and Tokyo, Japan. Even in some parts of Africa, the spectacular sight was visible.
Best of the Super Blue Blood Moon.
On January 21, millions of people around the world had their cameras out to capture this once-in-a-lifetime spectacle. These are some of the most amazing pictures we discovered.
Matilda Bay
Perth, Western Australia
Boulder County, Colorado
Sea Ranch, California
Greenmound National Park
Arkansas
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Hereford, Herefordshire
Malaysia
The moon actually affects humans.
Researchers have ample proof to support the theory that the full moon indeed affects human sleep cycles. For many years, the suggestion was unfounded but that has changed.
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Early research did identify some connection between the full moon and sleep cycles. It was not until 2013, that the Cajochen study presented definite information. In summary, “full moons were associated with longer times to fall asleep, reduced sleep efficiency, and less overall sleep time.”
The study assessed the sleep cycles of a group of 33 adults over a three-year period. It was long believed that the extended presence of a bright moon in the sky may have disturbed sleep cycles of our ancestors who slept outdoors.
Best images of the Super Blue Blood Moon
From Bangkok to New York City and beyond, skygazers got to see a "Super Blue Blood Moon" on Wednesday. This "lunar trifecta" occurs when three phenomena take place all at once, which hasn't happened since 1982.
Present living conditions notwithstanding, the full moon still affects sleep cycles. The conclusion is that the effect of the full moon is more physiological, as against a conditioned response to changes in the environment.
Notice the red tint? It’s a #BloodMoon caused by Earth casting its shadow on the Moon during the lunar eclipse that’s happening now. For the U.S., this eclipse is best viewed on the West Coast, or on our live stream here: https://t.co/r6X6SoMfLn #SuperBlueBloodMoon pic.twitter.com/Uk63EUkoWM
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In spite of this conclusion, further studies about the moon and its effect on humans continues to be conducted around the world.
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