Look out for the 'Super Blood Moon' total lunar eclipse on Sunday
Daily MailSkywatchers are in for a treat this weekend, as two rare moon events take place at the same time on Sunday night. A total lunar eclipse — when the Earth is positioned precisely between the sun and the moon so all three are in a line — will make Earth's natural satellite appear like a glowing red disk in the sky, hence the name 'blood moon'. Skywatchers are in for a treat this Sunday, as a total lunar eclipse — when the Earth is precisely between the sun and the moon so all three are in a line — will make Earth's natural satellite appear like a glowing red disk in the sky, hence the name 'blood moon' HOW CAN YOU SEE THE BLOOD MOON TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE? 'People in the UK will not be able to see every part of the eclipse, but will still be able to see the lunar eclipse at totality when the entire moon turns red.' The entire eclipse lasts for more than five hours, ending at 07:50 BST But because the spectacle takes place close to the time when the moon is near to its closest orbit to Earth, astronomers are referring to it as a super blood moon rather than just a blood moon.