The moon put on a show on May 26, as it was not only a super moon, it was also a blood moon and a total lunar eclipse.
A super moon is when a full moon is at the closest point to the Earth in its orbit, making it appear larger than normal.
A total lunar eclipse is when the Earth passes between a full moon and the Sun, blocking direct sunlight from illuminating the Moon’s surface.
It turns red, becoming a blood moon, because some sunlight still reaches the lunar surface indirectly via the Earth’s atmosphere, bathing the Moon in a reddish, yellow or orange glow.
This event started at approximately 7.45 PM and finished around 10.52 PM.
The moon became red between 9.11 PM and 9.26 PM.
Many locals were out to watch the phenomenon with people viewing the celestial event from balconies, beaches, parks, rooftops and driveways.
“The super moon was a sight to behold, and it was very magnificent,
“It illuminated the valley and threw a silver lighting on the trees; it was like looking at a painting.” One Jilliby man said.
The super blood moon last occurred in 2001 and is predicted to happen again in 2033.
Harry Mulholland