Stunning photos of the 'super blue blood moon' from Tucson, around the world
The moon put on a rare cosmic show Wednesday. NASA called it a lunar trifecta: the first super blue blood moon since 1982. That combination won't happen again until 2037.
The second full moon in a calendar month is a blue moon. This one also happened to be an especially close and bright moon, or supermoon. Add a total eclipse, known as a blood moon for its red tint, and it's a lunar showstopper. Here are some of the best views from the Old Pueblo and around the globe:
Tucson, Arizona
The Super Blue Lunar Eclipse, seven stacked images, Wednesday, January 31, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
Tucson, Arizona
The moon seen in a rare phenomena that combines a Supermoon, a Blue Moon and a total Lunar eclipse over Gates Pass in Tucson, Arizona on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018.
Tucson, Arizona
The moon seen in a rare phenomena that combines a Supermoon, a Blue Moon and a total Lunar eclipse over Gates Pass in Tucson, Arizona on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018.
Tucson, Arizona
BONUS: #SuperBlueBloodMoon GIF! pic.twitter.com/akxbUszpsz
— Kelly Presnell (@KellyPresnell) January 31, 2018
Tucson, Arizona
The last moments of a super blue blood moon before it dips below a ridge as seen from Gates Pass in Tucson on Jan. 31, 2018. The moon was at its closest point making it appear larger than usual. It was the second time this month it has been full making it a blue moon. It has a reddish look giving it the blood appearance because of a lunar eclipse. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Tucson, Arizona
Watching the super/blood/blue moon eclipse from Tumamoc in Tucson. pic.twitter.com/bs8D896TMO
— Tim Steller (@senyorreporter) January 31, 2018
Lunar eclipse
A very rare super blue blood moon sets across the Santa Catalina Mountains and over Tucson, Ariz. on Jan. 31, 2017.
Lunar eclipse
A very rare super blue blood moon sets across the Santa Catalina Mountains on Jan. 31, 2017.
Arizona
Watch the road. But if you're home, look out your window. pic.twitter.com/L5BF0J8Zij
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) January 31, 2018
Tucson, Arizona
My photo of the super blue blood moon this morning @whatsuptucson @TucsonNewsNow pic.twitter.com/PXiyz7vRlz
— Jason (@Jason_in_Tucson) January 31, 2018
Lunar eclipse
Birds take flight as a blue moon, supermoon and a total lunar eclipse sets behind the Orange County Courthouse in Orlando, Fla., on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. A total lunar eclipse is also called a blood moon because of its red hue. (Red Huber/Orlando Sentinel via AP)
Lunar eclipse
The Statue of Liberty and the Staten Island Ferry are backdropped by a supermoon, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, seen from the Brooklyn borough of New York. The supermoon, which is the final of three consecutive supermoons, also experience lunar eclipse as it set over the horizon, but only a partial eclipse was visible in the East Coast. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Lunar eclipse
A rare occurrence called a 'Super Blue Blood Moon' is seen behind the U.S. flag at Santa Monica Beach in Santa Monica, Calif., Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. It's the first time in 35 years a blue moon has synced up with a supermoon and a total lunar eclipse. Hawaii and Alaska have the best seats, along with the Canadian Yukon, Australia and Asia. The western U.S. should have good viewing, too, along with Russia. The U.S. East Coast, Europe and most of South America and Africa are out of luck for the eclipse. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
Lunar eclipse
The moon passes into the earth's shadow during a lunar eclipse as seen in Hong Kong, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. The moon is putting on a rare cosmic show. It's the first time in 35 years a blue moon has synced up with a supermoon and a total lunar eclipse. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Lunar eclipse
The moon rises behind Myanmar landmark Shwedagon pagoda Wednesday, Jan.31, 2018, in Yangon, Myanmar. On Wednesday, much of the world will get to see not only a blue moon which is a supermoon, but also a lunar eclipse, all rolled into one celestial phenomenon. (AP Photo/Thein Zaw)
Lunar eclipse
A rare occurrence called a 'Super Blue Blood Moon' sets behind Santa Monica Mountains is seen at Santa Monica Beach in Santa Monica, Calif., Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. It's the first time in 35 years a blue moon has synced up with a supermoon and a total lunar eclipse. Hawaii and Alaska have the best seats, along with the Canadian Yukon, Australia and Asia. The western U.S. should have good viewing, too, along with Russia. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
Lunar Trifecta
A jet flies in front of the rising moon along the St. Petersburg waterfront Jan. 30, 2018. (Jim Damaske/Tampa Bay Times via AP)
Lunar Trifecta
Ultimate Fighter Championship videographer Chris Warner walks past the moon as he films b-roll in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Jan 30, 2018. (Richard Brian/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)
Lunar Trifecta
Ultimate Fighter Championship videographers Silton Buen Dia, left, and Chris Warner film the moon in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Jan 30, 2018. (Richard Brian/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)
Lunar Trifecta
Ultimate Fighter Championship videographers Chris Warner, left, and Silton Buen Dia film the moon in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Jan 30, 2018. (Richard Brian/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)
Israel Moon
The moon sets behind clouds in the Mediterranean sea off the coast of Hadera, Israel, early Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
Israel Moon
The moon sets in the Mediterranean sea behind a street lamp in Hadera, Israel, early Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
Israel Moon
The moon sets in the Mediterranean sea off the coast of Hadera, Israel, early Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
Hungary Full Moon
The full Moon is seen from Salgotarjan, 109 kms northeast of Budapest, Hungary, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. In the foreground Fort Salgo is silhouetted. (Peter Komka/MTI via AP)
Philippines Total Lunar Eclipse
The moon rises in a rare phenomena that combines a supermoon, a Blue Moon and a total lunar eclipse as seen in Legazpi city, Albay province around 200 miles (340 kilometers) southeast of Manila, Philippines Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)
Souh Korea Lunar Trifecta
The full moon is seen over the Olympic rings on display at the Peace Gate at the Olympic Park in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. The moon is putting on a rare cosmic show. It's the first time in 35 years a blue moon has synced up with a supermoon and a total lunar eclipse. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
Souh Korea Lunar Trifecta
An airplane passes the full moon on its final approach before landing in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. The moon is putting on a rare cosmic show. It's the first time in 35 years a blue moon has synced up with a supermoon and a total lunar eclipse. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
Russia Full Moon
The full moon shines over a monument dedicated to Red Army heroes in Vladivostok, Russia, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. The full blue moon was seen as a Supermoon over Russia Wednesday. (AP Photo/Yevgeny Uvarov)
Thailand Lunar Trifecta
A full moon rises beside the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand , Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. The moon is putting on a rare cosmic show. It's the first time in 35 years a blue moon has synced up with a supermoon and a total lunar eclipse. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
Japan Lunar Trifecta
A lunar eclipse is seen near Tokyo Skytree in Tokyo Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. On Wednesday, much of the world will get to see not only a blue moon and a supermoon, but also a total lunar eclipse, all rolled into one. There hasn't been a triple lineup like this since 1982 and the next won't occur until 2037. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
Lunar Trifecta
A plane passes by as the moon sets over trees during a phenomena that combined a supermoon, a blue moon and a lunar eclipse in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. Only a partial eclipse was visible on the East Coast.(AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Japan Lunar Trifecta
A lunar eclipse is seen in Tokyo Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. On Wednesday, much of the world will get to see not only a blue moon and a supermoon, but also a total lunar eclipse, all rolled into one. There hasn't been a triple lineup like this since 1982 and the next won't occur until 2037. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
Lunar Trifecta
The shadow of the earth passes through the moon during a total lunar eclipse over Los Angeles on Wednesday Jan. 31, 2018. The moon is putting on a rare cosmic show. It's the first time in 35 years a blue moon has synced up with a supermoon and a total lunar eclipse. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)
Myanmar Moon Eclipse
A lunar eclipse offering 'super blue blood moon' is seen from Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo)
Myanmar Full Moon
The moon rises above the Uppatasanti Pagoda seen from Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo)
Myanmar Full Moon
The moon rises behind the tree seen from Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo)
China Lunar Trifecta
The moon turns a reddish hue as it passes through the earth's shadow during a lunar eclipse as seen in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. The moon is putting on a rare cosmic show. It's the first time in 35 years a blue moon has synced up with a supermoon and a total lunar eclipse. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
China Lunar Trifecta
The moon passes into the earth's shadow during a lunar eclipse as seen in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. The moon is putting on a rare cosmic show. It's the first time in 35 years a blue moon has synced up with a supermoon and a total lunar eclipse. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Lunar Trifecta
The supermoon begins to disappear over the Warwick River early Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018 near Newport News, Va. (Rob Ostermaier/The Daily Press via AP)
Lunar Trifecta
A rare occurrence called a 'Super Blue Blood Moon' is seen behind the flags of U.S. and California State at Santa Monica Beach in Santa Monica, Calif., Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. It's the first time in 35 years a blue moon has synced up with a supermoon and a total lunar eclipse. Hawaii and Alaska have the best seats, along with the Canadian Yukon, Australia and Asia. The western U.S. should have good viewing, too, along with Russia. The U.S. East Coast, Europe and most of South America and Africa are out of luck for the eclipse. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
Lunar Trifecta
A rare celestial occurrence as a 'Super Blue Blood Moon' is seen at Santa Monica Beach in Santa Monica, Calf., Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. The moon is putting on a rare cosmic show. It's the first time in 35 years a blue moon has synced up with a supermoon and a total lunar eclipse. NASA is calling it a lunar trifecta: the first super blue blood moon since 1982. That combination won't happen again until 2037. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
Lunar Trifecta
A rare occurrence called a 'Super Blue Blood Moon' is seen behind a ferris wheel at Santa Monica Beach in Santa Monica, Calif., Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. The moon is putting on a rare cosmic show. It's the first time in 35 years a blue moon has synced up with a supermoon and a total lunar eclipse. NASA is calling it a lunar trifecta: the first super blue blood moon since 1982. That combination won't happen again until 2037. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
Lunar Trifecta
A super blue blood moon is seen over Los Angeles on Wednesday Jan. 31, 2018. The moon is putting on a rare cosmic show. It's the first time in 35 years a blue moon has synced up with a supermoon and a total lunar eclipse. NASA is calling it a lunar trifecta: the first super blue blood moon since 1982. That combination won't happen again until 2037. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)
Before dawn on Wednesday, January 31, Tucsonan’s can watch a total lunar eclipse low in the western sky.
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