Call it whatever you like—a blue red moon, a purple moon, a blood moon—but the moon will be a special sight on Jan. 31.
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If the sun, Earth and moon are lined up, shouldn't we get a lunar and solar eclipse every month? Clearly, we don't, but why not?
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Nov 16, 2015
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You can see the longest partial lunar eclipse in hundreds of years this week.
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Nov 16, 2021
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The longest lunar eclipse of the 21st century is coming up, and you don't want to miss it.
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Jul 26, 2018
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Everyone knows that "the moon on the breast of new-fallen snow gives the luster of mid-day to objects below." That is, except during a lunar eclipse.
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Dec 17, 2010
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The longest partial lunar eclipse in nearly 600 years, which will bathe the Moon in red, was visible for a big slice of humanity on Friday.
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Nov 18, 2021
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On Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, millions in the U.S. will have their eyes to the sky as they witness a total solar eclipse. The moon's shadow will race across the United States, from Oregon to South Carolina. The path of this shadow, ...
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Jan 5, 2017
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The first total lunar eclipse in more than two years coincides with a supermoon this week for quite a cosmic show.
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May 24, 2021
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The longest "blood moon" eclipse this century will coincide with Mars' closest approach in 15 years on Friday to offer skygazers a thrilling astronomical double bill.
Space Exploration
Jul 25, 2018
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A total lunar eclipse will grace the night skies this weekend, providing longer than usual thrills for stargazers across North and South America.
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May 13, 2022
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