Bury St Edmunds photographer captures super blood wolf moon

Early risers in Bury St Edmunds had the opportunity see a rare 'super blood wolf moon' this morning (Monday, January 21).

This total eclipse of the moon was visible in some parts of the country for a few hours - for the last time until 2029.

The extraordinary astronomical event is caused by the Earth being between the sun and the moon - preventing direct sunlight from reaching it.

Bury photographer Robert Robertson captured the moment between 2.45am and 5am and sent us his pictures.

The start of the full eclipse began around 4.40am and the moon was at its most red from 5.12am until 5.43am.

Unfortunately for Robert, a cloud prevented him from capturing any more images this time, but it was visible in other parts of the country.

A 'wolf moon' is a Native American traditional name for a moon in January.