Photographers across the country were treated to a rare super blood moon on Wednesday night.
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Enthusiast's like the Illawarra Mercury's own Adam McLean captured some spectacular images of the phenomenon which is caused when a total lunar eclipse (or blood moon) happens at the same time as the 'super' moon - which appears brighter and bigger.
Australian National University astrophysicist Brad Tucker says the shadow created an amazing orange-red glow that looks a bit like sunrise or sunset, with the phenomenon happening every five years or so.
"It doesn't happen that often to get this combination ... so it's definitely a special sight," Dr Tucker told AAP.
"You don't need special equipment ... you just need your eyes, because you can see the beautiful colours and details of the moon."
Early cloud on the east coast cleared in time for good viewing.
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