The end of this month will see the beginning of one of the moon's most beautiful nights.

It will be a blood moon, a Supermoon and a total lunar eclipse – all on one night. Some people including Nasa are referring to it as a super blue blood moon, and whatever you call it, it will make for a beautiful, strange night.

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Each of the night's different events is rare enough. Together, they've not happened for 150 years.

First, it's a Supermoon, meaning that it will appear larger and as much as 30 per cent brighter than normal. Supermoons are fairly uncommon, and so this moon would be notable in itself – but that's just the beginning.

Even that Supermoon is strange in itself. It's the third of three that have come in a row, after those in December and on New Year's Day.

And second, the full moon that will rise on 31 January is a blue moon. That doesn't actually mean it will look any different – but rather that it's the second time there's been a full moon in a month. That happens just under every three years.

Third – and probably most notable of all – the same night will see a lunar eclipse. That stunning event will lead to the moon turning a deep, rich red, a sight that has led to it being christened the "blood moon".

Unlike the other two bits of the stunning lunar night, this part will only be visible to some parts of the world, since it depends on the alignment of the moon, sun and the Earth. When the lunar eclipse happens, the Pacific Ocean will be facing towards the moon – meaning that places like New Zealand, much of Australia and central and eastern Asia will all get a very good view, with some of the rest of Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East getting to see some of it.