Super Blue Moon Eclipse — Jan. 31

For the first time in over 35 years, a total lunar eclipse will fall on the same night as a Blue Moon.
January will feature two full moons, the second of which earning the name of a Blue Moon. Both full moons will also be considered super moons, appearing bigger and brighter than normal.
Although the full moon on Jan. 31 is called a Blue Moon, it will not appear blue. In some parts of the world, the moon will turn a rusty orange color due to the effects of a total lunar eclipse.

The moon is seen taking different orange tones during a lunar eclipse over Mexico City, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007. (AP Photo Marco Ugarte)

During a total lunar eclipse, the moon passes through Earth’s shadow and turns a red or orange color during the height of the eclipse. Sometimes, this is referred to as a Blood Moon.
This will be the first time that a total lunar eclipse has occurred during a blue moon since Dec. 30, 1982.
Only a partial lunar eclipse will be visible for the contiguous United States as the moon begins to set before dawn on Jan. 31.
Alaska and Hawaii will be the only states in the United States that will be able to view a total lunar eclipse.
Eastern Asia and Australia will also be able to view the total eclipse with the rest of Asia seeing a partial eclipse as the moon begins to rise.