Skygazers witnessed the first total lunar eclipse of 2021 on May 26. What made it a rare celestial event was that it coincided with a Super Moon and a blood moon all at once.
Moon's appearance
The moon appears 7 per cent larger than normal and 15 per cent brighter, according to astronomers. The full moon of May is also known as the 'Flower Moon' as it occurs during the spring season. When all things combine, the phenomenon is also referred as 'Super Flower Blood Moon'. A Super Moon is when a full moon comes closest to the earth. It appears brighter and larger. In India, a partial eclipse was visible from parts of Eastern India.