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Posted by bio_man   January 12, 2018   1189 views

Sky gazers will be treated to a rare convergence of celestial events on 31 January — a blue moon, a supermoon, and a total lunar eclipse, all in one. The phenomenon, which hasn’t happened since 1866, graces the sky when the second full moon of the month (known as a blue moon) is in its closest position to Earth, making it appear even larger than usual — a supermoon.

The seldom-seen event will be visible in western North America, Asia, Australia, and elsewhere across the Eastern Hemisphere. So, if you’re in one of those lucky locations and want to see an event that’s literally once in a blue moon, here’s your chance.

Source http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/01/get-ready-first-super-blue-blood-moon-eclipse-more-150-years

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1
Amazing that a normal full moon is news worthy.
Posted on Jan 15, 2018 by bolbol
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It's more than that. Imagine it larger and clearer. Hopefully no cloud cover though
Posted on Jan 16, 2018 by bio_man
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