Unlike last year's total solar eclipse, the super blood blue moon is best viewed from the Southern Hemisphere, with Australia, New Zealand and eastern Asia being in prime position (Most of North and South America will catch the tail end of the eclipse. Not a single living human being has ever seen one of these eclipses with the naked eye before – that’s pretty cool, eh? The last time this happened was all the way back in March 31, 1866. The reason people are psyched for this year's blue moon is that it happens to coincide with a total lunar eclipse. Why you should be excited about this one… Blue moons are an "extra" 13th full moon that occur every two to three years on average. Wednesday's blue moon isn't actually blue - so maybe refrain from loudly complaining about the colour to fellow stargazers, unless you want to look like a total berk. Here's what you need to know for an optimum viewing experience in each state and territory. Earthlings haven't seen a celestial event like this in nearly 150 Years - and here Down Under, we’ve got of the one of the best seats in the world! Whether you call it a “super moon”, “blood moon” or “super blood blue moon”, Wednesday's total lunar eclipse is going to be spectacular.
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