These Photos Of The 2018 Super Blue Blood Moon & Lunar Eclipse Are Breathtaking

There are a few "once in a lifetime" sights I'd like to see, and one of them is — without question — a super blue blood moon. Before appearing in the sky during the early hours of Jan. 31, the last super blue blood moon actually occurred 150 freaking years ago. But the photos of the 2018 super blue blood moon and lunar eclipse honestly look so unreal, and you should definitely check them out in case you missed the real thing.

Whether you caught the super blue blood moon on an iPhone or a Nikon DSLR, what really makes or breaks lunar photography is perfect timing... Especially during the super blue blood moon, timing was literally everything. New York City's ideal viewing time was around 6:45 a.m. ET, and on the West Coast, the it was at approximately 3:48 a.m. PT. Those in the Middle East, eastern Russia, Asia Australia, or New Zealand, however, were able to best view the phenomenon during moonrise, the morning of Jan. 31. In addition to perfect timing, though, NASA also recommended viewing the eclipse from a "high place," and for onlookers to direct their gaze north-northwest, away from sunrise. All of the photos captured are truly remarkable, and we're seriously applauding all of these talented AF photographers from around the world, for waking up so damn early.

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