Editorial photo #2456009 Human Interest

Blue Moon In India

The moon is seen during a lunar eclipse referred to as the 'super blue blood moon', in Kolkata on January 31, 2018. Skywatchers were hoping for a rare lunar eclipse that combines three unusual events -- a blue moon, a super moon and a total eclipse -- which was to make for a large crimson moon viewable in many corners of the globe.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 line-up like this since 1982 and the next won’t occur until 2037.A blue moon is the second full moon in a month. A supermoon is a particularly close full or new moon, appearing somewhat brighter and bigger. A total lunar eclipse – or blood moon for its reddish tinge – has the moon completely bathed in Earth’s shadow. (Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto)