Michigan’s Rare Super Harvest Blood Moon: A Spectacular Celestial Event

Hey Michigan, get ready for a sky show like no other!

On September 17, we’ll be treated to a rare super harvest blood moon. I know, it sounds like a crazy, made up name for something spooky, but don’t worry—it’s not a scene from a horror movie. It’s actually a chance for an epic sight to behold under the stars.

So, what exactly is a super harvest blood moon and why the heck is the name so long?

What is a Super Harvest Blood Moon?

First off, the harvest moon is the full moon closest to the fall equinox, which we learned is September 22 this year. This year's fall equinox just so happened to be a supermoon, meaning it’ll appear bigger and brighter because it’s closer to Earth. We had one in August, and we’ll see two more supermoons this October and November.

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But that's not all... This supermoon is also a blood moon, which happens during a lunar eclipse when the Earth’s shadow makes the moon glow red... very spooky looking. The combination of the two is not something that happens all the time.

Michiganders will want to head outside the evening of Tuesday, September 17. The eclipse kicks off on the east coast around 8:41 pm, it will peak at around 10:44 pm, and it will end around 12:47 am on the 18th.

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If you happen to miss super harvest blood moon, you'll have to wait a while before you see another one. The next time we’ll get a super harvest blood moon won’t be until 2033, so grab a blanket, some cider, and enjoy this rare cosmic treat!