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Many parts of the globe on Wednesday caught a glimpse of 'super blue blood moon', a rare celestial triple treat.
A total lunar eclipse took place alongside a blue moon and a supermoon that made skywatchers excited for the epic moment.
The phenomenon began in India around 4:21 pm and lasted until 8:42 pm.
It was the first time in 35 years that a blue moon synced up with a supermoon and a total lunar eclipse.
In Asia, the last Blue Moon and a total lunar eclipse happened 35 years ago on December 30, 1982.
For the Americans, this phenomenon is happening after 152 years and the last time it happened was in 1866.
Following are a few stunning images of the Super Blue Blood Moon from across the world.
A full moon is seen behind the business tower Lakhta Centre in St Petersburg, Russia. Photograph: Anton Vaganov/Reuters
A view before the start of the eclipse in Jakarta, Indonesia. Photograph: Darren Whiteside/ Reuters
The lunar eclipse is shown over the ocean in Oceanside, California. Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters
The 'Super Blue Blood Moon' sets behind the Staten Island Ferry, seen from Brooklyn, New York. Photograph: Eduardo Munoz/Reuters
The super blue moon rises over Central Business District in Beijing. Photograph: Natalie Thomas/Reuters
The eclipse seen over a street light in Tokyo. Photograph: Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters
Lunar Eclipse as seen from Kolkata. Photograph: Swapan Mahapatra/PTI Photo
The eclipse seen from Guwahati in Assam.
A total eclipse seen from Mumbai. Photograph: ANI
Super Blue Blood Moon seen in the skies of New Delhi. Photograph: ANI