Sep 25, 2015 08:00 AM EDT
Super Blood Moon 2015: These Are The Best Places to Look at the Rare Celestial Event

As everyone may know, a very rare celestial event is about to happen.

On Sunday, September 27, a supermoon and blood moon will be visible to Earth - something that hasn't been witnessed in over 30 years.

In fact, the phenomenon only happened five times since 1900, and the next one won't be until 2033.

While we're used to seeing full moons on a monthly basis, the full moon's orbit during the weekend will be much closer to Earth. Photographers and videographers better get those cameras ready - as the moon will look 14% larger than usual.

Because of its much larger size, it's dubbed as a supermoon - an event that only occurs between four and six times within a year.

But what makes this moon extra special is that it will also be "passing through the Earth's shadow" - thereby creating a lunar eclipse. While the eclipse is happening, the sun's light rays will need to pass through the Earth's atmosphere before it actually hits the moon.

It might sound scary, but this will actually give the moon a red-orange tint, hence the upcoming blood moon. The full moon, supermoon, and the lunar eclipse will overlap for a few hours on Sunday evening.

Some areas around the globe will get a better glimpse of the rare celestial event than others: The lunar eclipse and supermoon will start as early as 7:11PM on the West Cost of the United States or if you're living in Canada.

In fact, make dinner reservations and ensure that you're at an al fresco dining area, to take all the beauty in. The celestial event will span approximately 12 minutes over an hour.

However, if you're living on the East Coast, you'll have to wait a few more hours before you can witness this breathtaking event - at 10:11PM to be exact.

Those living in Europe or Africa will need to drink a lot of coffee or some Red Bull to take a look at the rare occurrence, as the full eclipse will peak at approximately 3:11AM on Monday in London, while at 4:11AM in Cape Town.

Sorry Asia Pacific (except Central Asia), you won't be able to see the rare spectacle from where you're standing - unless you fly off to another part of the world.

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