NorthernVike 2,079 Posted January 15, 2019 Here's your guide to the 'super blood wolf moon eclipse' that's coming this weekend Sure, you may know the "super blood wolf moon eclipse" is coming to a sky near you this weekend. But what exactly does it mean? Unquestionably, the main event is the total lunar eclipse, also known as an eclipse of the moon, which will start late Sunday, Jan. 20, and finish early Monday, Jan. 21 (Eastern time). This type of eclipse happens when the moon passes fully into the shadow of Earth. Beyond that, despite all the hullabaloo over the various names, there's still only one moon. There's no separate super, blood, wolf or anything else moon. Supermoon: A supermoon occurs when the full moon is at the closest point of its orbit to the Earth, which is also called the perigee. That makes the moon look extra close and extra bright – up to 14 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter than a full moon at its farthest point from Earth, known as the apogee, NASA said. This is the first of three supermoons in 2019. The others will be on Feb. 19 and March 21. Of these, the Feb. 19 full moon will be the closest and largest full supermoon of 2019. "Blood" moon: That is just the reddish color the moon will appear during the total lunar eclipse. The moon won't turn black or vanish from the sky; instead it will appear to be a "reddish copper color," Murphy said, hence the name blood moon. Although the moon is in Earth's shadow, some sunlight still reaches the moon. The sunlight passes through Earth's atmosphere, which causes our atmosphere to filter out most of the blue light. This makes the moon appear red to people on Earth. "Wolf" moon: According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, Native Americans called the January full moon the "wolf" moon because it appeared when wolves howled in hunger outside the villages. The almanac said ancient peoples commonly tracked the seasons by following the lunar calendar (vs. today’s solar calendar). For millennia, people across the world named the months after nature’s cues. This shiot is getting out of hand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,079 Posted January 15, 2019 http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/heres-your-guide-to-the-super-blood-wolf-moon-eclipse-thats-coming-this-weekend/ar-BBSfbUn?li=BBnbcA1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,629 Posted January 15, 2019 You know, I don't know when the moon hired an agent and a publicist, but about every six weeks now there's some iteration of some super amazing celestial event that we'll never see in our lifetimes and have never seen before. ... And it's always the same Moon that I've been seeing for the past 50 plus years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostonlager 2,457 Posted January 15, 2019 WOLF MOON! The 28th dayShe'll be bleeding againAnd in lupine waysWe'll alleviate the pain Unholy waterSanguine addictionThose silver bulletsA last blood benediction It is her moon timeWhen there's iron in the airA rusted essenceWoman may I know you're there Hey wolf moonCome cast your spell on meHey wolf moonCome cast your spell on me Don't spill a drop dearLet me kiss the curse awayYourself in my mouthWill you leave me with your taste? BewareThe woods at nightBewareThe lunar light So in this gray hazeWe'll be meating againAnd on that great dayI will tease you all the same Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Guy 1,400 Posted January 15, 2019 WTH? Who names these events..........Warlocks??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kutulu 1,541 Posted January 15, 2019 Need another thread stat so I can break out "super blood wolf moon landing" tia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROCKFORD 134 Posted January 15, 2019 its going to be cloudy here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 3,563 Posted January 16, 2019 I don't know it seems like since the interweb was created, there is at least like 2 or 3 times a year where there is a once in a lifetime event happening in the sky. I fell for the first few Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,629 Posted January 16, 2019 WTH? Who names these events..........Warlocks??? ManWitches Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 748 Posted January 16, 2019 Right after chiefs put it to the fockin Patriots Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 748 Posted January 16, 2019 Warren moonall you'll be seeing is red after Sunday night Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Guy 1,400 Posted January 16, 2019 ManWitches more than a sammich Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drobeski 3,061 Posted January 16, 2019 all you'll be seeing is red after Sunday night admit it You're petrified Now think how the players feel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzoner 936 Posted January 16, 2019 Wolf Moon is really something to see 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,079 Posted January 16, 2019 Wolf Moon is really something to see Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 748 Posted January 16, 2019 Wolf Moon is really something to see Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,311 Posted January 21, 2019 Bump Tonight at 10:34 est Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iam90sbaby 2,118 Posted January 21, 2019 Bump Tonight at 10:34 est I dont see anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,629 Posted January 21, 2019 I dont see anything. Go outside Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sderk 1,040 Posted January 21, 2019 Go outside Wimp. You will always be a wimp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iam90sbaby 2,118 Posted January 21, 2019 Go outside It looks like it always does. Can you see it from FL? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,629 Posted January 21, 2019 See other thread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,629 Posted January 21, 2019 No, seriously. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,591 Posted January 6, 2023 This year we get a wolf micromoon! https://www.livescience.com/january-wolf-micromoon Look up on Jan. 6 for a view of the first full moon of 2023: The Wolf 'micromoon.' January's full moon will be slightly smaller than average because the moon is at the farthest point from Earth in its orbit. The moon's path around the planet is elliptical. At its nearest approach, called perigee, it is 225,291 miles (362,570 kilometers) away. At its farthest distance, called apogee, it is 251,910 miles (405,410 km) away. Perigee and apogee don't always coincide with full moons, but when they do, they're colloquially known as supermoons and micromoons, respectively. Supermoons appear about 14.5% wider and 25% brighter in the sky than micromoons, according to the University Space Research Association (opens in new tab) (USRA). A side-by-side comparison of the two, taken from the same location with the same camera, is available on the USRA website (opens in new tab). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,591 Posted January 6, 2023 Also @NorthernVike has not posted in 5 months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites