more-inWhy is this lunar eclipse called Blue Moon, Super moon, Copper-red moon? Blue Moon: When two full moons happen in the same calendar month (January 1, 2018 and January 31, 2018), the second full moon is called blue moon. Super Moon: Super Moon happens when the moon's closest approach to Earth (perigee) in a single orbit coincides with a full moon. Copper-Red Moon: This time, the super moon happens to be on the same day as the lunar eclipse. The total eclipse will end at 7.31 p.m, but partial eclipse will continue till 8.41 p.m. Penumbral Lunar eclipse will end by 9.38 p.m.How can one watch the lunar eclipse?

Source: The Hindu January 30, 2018 00:33 UTC