Video: 5 spots offer spectacular view of Super Blue Blood Moon on Wednesday

Stargazers around the country witnessed the lunar eclipse this evening.

Published: Wed 31 Jan 2018, 10:06 AM

Updated: Wed 31 Jan 2018, 11:59 PM

By
Anita Iyer

A rare maximal eclipse was seen in UAE skies on Wednesday, which combined three lunar phenomenas - a supermoon, a blue moon and a blood moon!
Astrophiles and moon lovers spotted the Super Blue Blood moon in Dubai from 6.04pm to 6.07 pm. The partial eclipse will end at 7.11 pm.

In the UAE, we have observatory and astronomy spaces to have a clear view of the lunar eclipse. Find the nearest one to you and have a visual treat.
Or you can watch it live here:

1. Dubai Astronomy

Head to the Al Thuraya Astronomy Center between 5 pm to 9 pm today evening to witness the incredible Super moon lunar eclipse.

Free for DAG members, adults need to buy tickets for Dh20 and children Dh10.
Check their website for more details.

2. Al Sadeem Astronomy

Located in the heart of Al Wathba South in the capital city of Abu Dhabi, you can enjoy the rare celestial treat at Al Sadeem Astronomy and Observatory.
They are holding an open house public observation between 6 to 9pm for free.

Had you seen Super moon/blue moon and lunar eclipse at the same day? It is your chance to witness and capture this rare event come and join the first observatory of UAE. See poster for details. #alsadeeemastronomy #alsadeemobservatory #abudhabi #uae #uaeobservatory #abudhabiobservatory #supermoon #bluemooon #LunarEclipse
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Check their website for more details.

3. Sharjah Center for Astronomy and space sciences

Residents in Sharjah can observe the astronomical phenomena at the Sharjah Centre for Astronomy and Space Sciences from 5.30pm to 8pm tonight for free.

Check their website for more details.

4. Jebel Jais Observation Deck

Soak into the celestial treat at the summit of Ras Al Khaimah's Jebel Jais - the highest peak in the UAE at 1,934 metres above sea level tonight.
The newly opened observation desk will give enthusiast an unparalleled view of the Super Blue Blood moon.

5. Burj Khalifa

If leaving early from work and heading to other emirates to watch the Super Blue Blood moon is out of question, book your tickets for the observation deck at the Burj Khalifa. The premium experience could cost you Dh130 (adults) and Dh100 (children) but you will enjoy the view from the highest observation deck in the world from level 124 and 125.

Sunrises like these... Join us for #SunriseAttheTop every Friday and Saturday. Book your tickets for a visit at 5:30 am at www.burjkhalifa.ae.
A post shared by At the Top, Burj Khalifa (@atthetopburjkhalifa) on Jan 30, 2018 at 8:02pm PST

Top that up with a bird's eye view of the gorgeous Dubai Fountain.
Make your booking on their website.

View from your home

If you want to watch the super Blue Blood moon from the confines of the house, you can catch NASA's live stream beginning at 5.30am EST or the Griffith Observatory's live stream at 5.45am PST.

A rare triple celestial event sees a blood moon, when the moon glows red during a lunar eclipse, combine with a super moon, when it appears larger than normal, and a blue moon - the second full moon in a month.