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Lunar Showstopper: First 'super blue blood moon' in 35 years graces sky across globe
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Lunar Showstopper: First 'super blue blood moon' in 35 years graces sky across globe

The moon is putting on a rare cosmic show on Wednesday as much of the world is getting to see not only a blue moon and a supermoon, but also a total lunar eclipse, all rolled into one.

Super Blue Blood Moon 2018: This will be a rare trifecta of the Blue Moon, Supermoon and a lunar eclipse
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Super Blue Blood Moon 2018: This will be a rare trifecta of the Blue Moon, Supermoon and a lunar eclipse

The last time a complete lunar cover-up took place on the second full Moon of the month was 30 December 1982, at least as reckoned by local time in Europe, Africa, and western Asia

Blue Moon 2018: All you need to know about the eclipse; when, where and how to watch the lunar trilogy in India
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Blue Moon 2018: All you need to know about the eclipse; when, where and how to watch the lunar trilogy in India

For all those who are interested in watching the lunar trilogy can do so, by watching the livestream on NASA

The Lunar Eclipse of 31 January: Here's everything from science to superstition about the rare celestial event
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The Lunar Eclipse of 31 January: Here's everything from science to superstition about the rare celestial event

In this lunar eclipse, the Full Moon will first enter the penumbral shadow and will appear a bit dimmer, a stage which is easy to miss.

A rare lunar trilogy to occur on 31 January; to witness Supermoon, Blue moon, lunar eclipse
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A rare lunar trilogy to occur on 31 January; to witness Supermoon, Blue moon, lunar eclipse

A Supermoon, Blue moon, and a lunar eclipse are expected to occur on 31 January. Alongside a Blood moon is also expected to appear.

Thiruvananthapuram prepares for a lunar trilogy; to witness lunar eclipse, Supermoon and Blue Moon on 31 January
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Thiruvananthapuram prepares for a lunar trilogy; to witness lunar eclipse, Supermoon and Blue Moon on 31 January

Since the lunar event is expected to happen when light is scattered on the Earth, the moon may appear reddish or orangish.

Witness a rare celestial feast 'Super Blue Moon eclipse' on 31 January
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Witness a rare celestial feast 'Super Blue Moon eclipse' on 31 January

Supermoon and blue moon may appear as words out of a Harry Potter fantasy, but they are simple astronomical phenomena.

First partial lunar eclipse of this year to be seen today from across India, Asia
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First partial lunar eclipse of this year to be seen today from across India, Asia

A partial lunar eclipse will take place on 7 August night and will be visible from across India.

Skygazing for super moon: Rare astronomical event shines bright in North America
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Skygazing for super moon: Rare astronomical event shines bright in North America

Skygazers were treated to a rare astronomical event on Sunday when a swollen "super moon" and lunar eclipse combined for the first time in decades, showing the planet bathed in blood-red light.

Celestial spectacle: Blood red moon seen for the first time in thirty years
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Celestial spectacle: Blood red moon seen for the first time in thirty years

A blood red moon rises at Solana Beach, California September 27, 2015. The rare sight is visible from Sunday night to Monday, when the shadow of the earth casts a reddish glow on the moon.

Photos: World watches in awe as lunar eclipse creates celestial beauty
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Photos: World watches in awe as lunar eclipse creates celestial beauty

A lunar eclipse occurs when the earth comes in between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the moon.

Lunar eclipse images: All eyes on picturesque orange-hued moon
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Lunar eclipse images: All eyes on picturesque orange-hued moon

Sky watchers in Western hemisphere were in for a treat as the lunar eclipse, almost 78 minutes long made for a beautiful sight of the moon and night sky

Lunar eclipse: North America to see moon turn blood red on Tuesday
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Lunar eclipse: North America to see moon turn blood red on Tuesday

Night owls and early risers in North America will be able to watch a rare celestial show on Tuesday as Earth's shadow falls across the moon, shifting its color from bright orange to blood red to brown, depending on local weather conditions.

Watch third shortest partial lunar eclipse today at 11.32 pm
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Watch third shortest partial lunar eclipse today at 11.32 pm

The lunar eclipse in various phases will begin at 11:32 PM tonight and end at 03:43 AM on April 26. The eclipse will be visible in the region covering Australia, Asia (except N.E. Part), Africa, Europe and Antarctica, Kumar said.

Watch third shortest partial lunar eclipse today at 11.32 pm
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Watch third shortest partial lunar eclipse today at 11.32 pm

The lunar eclipse in various phases will begin at 11:32 PM tonight and end at 03:43 AM on April 26. The eclipse will be visible in the region covering Australia, Asia (except N.E. Part), Africa, Europe and Antarctica, Kumar said.

Longest Lunar Eclipse in 11 Years Tonight
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Longest Lunar Eclipse in 11 Years Tonight

Tonight, the moon may not shine in all its exuberance. Tonight may not come for the next many years.