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The Super Blue Blood Moon: January 31, 2018

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Mar 22, 2018

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By: Canada Aviation and Space Museum

Jesse Rogerson, PhD

Canada Aviation and Space Museum

Ingenium – Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation

Infographic illustrating the super blue blood moon on January 31, 2018.

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Scientific Illustration: Lauren DiVito, Content Expert: Jesse Rogerson.

What happened to the Moon on January 31, 2018? Click the button to see the full-sized infographic.

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astronomy, space, moon, eclipse, lunar eclipse

Canada Aviation and Space Museum

Jesse Rogerson, PhD

Jesse is a passionate scientist, educator, and science communicator. As an assistant professor at York University in the Department of Science, Technology, and Society, he teaches three classes: History of Astronomy, Introduction to Astronomy, and Exploring the Solar System. He frequently collaborates with the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, and lends his expert voice to the Ingenium Channel. Jesse is an astrophysicist, and his research explores how super massive black holes evolve through time. Whether in the classroom, through social media, or on TV, he encourages conversations about how science and society intersect, and why science is relevant in our daily lives.

Lauren DiVito

Lauren is the Manager of the Digital Innovation Lab at Ingenium. She's passionate about user experience and accessible design and how they can improve museum experiences for all. A creative storyteller with a background in biomedical communications, Lauren also loves finding new ways to communicate and visualize science topics.

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