Super Blue Blood Moon: Funniest Tweets On Rare Celestial Event

Even as you read this, a rare phenomenon is taking place in the skies. The 'super blue blood moon' can be observed from many parts of the world - including north India - after more than a quarter of a century. The super blue blood moon will combine the blue moon, super moon, and total eclipse, all three being rare events. Because of this, the moon will appear red in colour as it crosses into the shadow of the Earth. The last super blue blood moon was reportedly seen on December 30, 1982.

Predictably, the rarity of this event has led to many excited people looking out for the super blue blood moon. On Twitter, excited netizens are tweeting about the red moon.

Here is what people of Twitter are saying about the super blue blood moon:

While some are cracking jokes:
 

Expectation VS Reality #SuperBlueBloodMoon pic.twitter.com/4c8Kzqc9B6

- Emille Alejandro (@Emilliooooo) January 31, 2018

what i see vs. what my camera sees. #SuperBlueBloodMoon pic.twitter.com/g92RDqWHfm

- biboi (@neillcuyos) January 31, 2018

biggest scam of 2018 so far #SuperBlueBloodMoon pic.twitter.com/NHf6TLDXOi

- (@gvrla) January 31, 2018

what a stunning view!

nope jk. it's just our lightbulb #SuperBlueBloodMoon pic.twitter.com/hvuPKeOa0A

- jek deleon (@jxdemerin) January 31, 2018

Meanwhile:
(My friends reaction plus me)#LunarEclipse pic.twitter.com/bOS7OeFKwA

- Ligaya (@NoNamevalidated) January 31, 2018

Others are wondering how Indians will react to this phenomenon:
 

Who call them Eclipse predictors and not Grahan Bell?

- Akram (@akramismm) January 31, 2018

*Abroad

Its so reddish n soothing to eyes..so cute

In India

8:30 Baje Tak Kuchh Khana Mat Grahan Laga Hua Hai#SuperBlueBloodMoon pic.twitter.com/9E1IVf6KBs

- BATOLEBAZI (@BATOLEBAZI) January 31, 2018

Went to terrace to view the lunar eclipse, came back as the only celestial view available was that of next door thaatha's patta patti underwear put out to dry.

- K Balakumar (@kbalakumar) January 31, 2018

Donald Trump tweets are a must, no matter what the occasion
 

Waiting for this tweet from @realDonaldTrump
"I have given you #SuperBloodBlueMoon. Something that the previous administration couldn't give. MAKING MOON GREAT AGAIN"

- Anshu Mor (@anshuMor) January 31, 2018

The Simpsons predicted it
 

Actually me right now. #SuperBlueBloodMoon pic.twitter.com/ZiTq7xb957

- Patback_ (@Patback_XC) January 31, 2018

A "blue moon" is the term used when the full moon appears twice in less than 28 days, as it takes the moon 28 days to revolve the Earth. A blue moon happens on average just under every three years.

The reddish tint - which gives it the name 'blood moon' - happens due to "the effect of all the sunrises and sunsets all around the planet reflecting off the moon", said NASA astrophysicist Michelle Thaller.