Last night (Sept. 27), we were treated to a rare astronomical treat: a Supermoon Eclipse. In fact, the phenomenon last occurred together in 1982, and we won’t see it again until 2033.
What Is a Supermoon Eclipse?
A “Supermoon” is the result of full moon coinciding with the Moon being at its closest point to Earth. It’s a noticeable difference, making the moon appear up to 14% larger than normal. A lunar eclipse simply means that the Moon has moved into the Earth’s shadow, shading the Moon a distinct red color.
Epic Supermoon Eclipse Photos
Boys’ Life Director of Photography W. Garth Dowling captured several different looks at last night’s supermoon eclipse in Irving, Texas, and asked Pedro (the magazine’s trusty mailburro) to stitch them together digitally.
The supermoon seen next to the Empire State Building, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 in New York City. The combination of a supermoon and total lunar eclipse last occurred in 1982 and will not happen again until 2033. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)The Supermoon is seen above the Washington Monument during a total lunar eclipse on Sunday, September 27, 2015, in Washington, DC. The combination of a supermoon and total lunar eclipse last occurred in 1982 and will not happen again until 2033. Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)The supermoon seen during a total lunar eclipse small in the lasso of the 1920 “Broncho Buster” statue near the Colorado State Capitol Building on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Denver. The combination of a supermoon and total lunar eclipse last occurred in 1982 and will not happen again until 2033. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)
Cool! I had a pretty good view here in Salt Lake City, Utah.
meh, just another eclipse. can’t see the supermoon anyway.