ST. LOUIS — If you've been scrolling through Facebook, you might have seen some articles about a supermoon and how it's going to be some marvelous cosmic trifecta that hasn't been seen since the civil war.
It's all a bit overwhelming, so here's a simple breakdown of what you need to know for Wednesday, Jan. 31:
Bigger and brighter
The moon is going to appear a bit larger and 14 percent brighter than usual because it will be closer to Earth in its orbit, according to NASA. The supermoon will also be the second full moon in January, which is known as a blue moon.
Reddish tint
There will also be a lunar eclipse during the super blue moon. A lunar eclipse is when the moon passes directly behind the Earth. When the moon is in the Earth's shadow, it will take on a reddish tint.
When to watch
The best time to watch the eclipse will be between 6:15 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. CT.
4:51 a.m. CT- The penumbra (lighter part of Earth's shadow) will touch the moon
6:15 a.m. CT- You will be able to clearly see the Earth's reddish tint on the moon
7:00 a.m. CT- The moon will set as the sun rises