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Rare ‘super blood moon’ draws skywatchers around the world | South China Morning Post

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A “super blood moon” took place on May 26, 2021, when a total lunar eclipse coincided with the moon being at its closest to Earth. The rare cosmic event drew skywatchers across the Asia-Pacific region and the west coast of the Americas. The next such phenomenon is expected in 2033.

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