NASA | Supermoon Lunar Eclipse

The video explains the rare astronomical event of a supermoon lunar eclipse, which combines a supermoon—when the moon is closest to Earth and appears larger—with a lunar eclipse, where the moon passes into Earth's shadow, giving it a red tint. This event is rare, having occurred only five times since 1900, with the last occurrence in 1982 and the next in 2033. Viewers are encouraged to mark their calendars for future opportunities to witness this phenomenon.

What rare astronomical event could be observed on September 27, 2015?

• A comet passing by

• A meteor shower

• A supermoon lunar eclipse

• A solar eclipse

What makes a supermoon appear larger than a regular full moon?

• It is a half moon

• It is a new moon

• It is further from the Earth in its orbit

• It is closer to the Earth in its orbit

During a lunar eclipse, what happens to the moon?

• It passes in front of the Earth

• It disappears completely

• It passes directly behind the Earth into its shadow

• It moves closer to the sun

How many times has a supermoon lunar eclipse occurred since 1900?

• 3 times

• 5 times

• 15 times

• 10 times

When is the next opportunity to see a supermoon lunar eclipse after 2015?

• 2025

• 2033

• 2040

• 2020