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What to Know About Tonight’s ‘Super Blue Moon’
The supermoon is the second this month after August 1’s ‘Sturgeon Moon’.
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When to See the Spooky Hunter’s Moon at Peak Brilliance This Month
Look to the sky on October 21 for a view of the Hunter’s Moon in its full glory. The moon will be nearly 100 per cent full on these days, and will project some beautifully reflected sunlight all over the earth…barring a cloudy night, of course. When is the Hunter’s Moon? The moment of brightest…
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Halloween 2020 Will Have a Rare Full Blue Moon
If 2020 wasn’t wild enough already, it appears that Halloween will be extra spooky this year. There’s a rare full moon on the rise. Halloween Full Moon For the first time since 2001 there will be a full moon on Halloween. And if that wasn’t cool (or cursed?) enough for you, it’s also going to…
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How NASA Uses The Full Moon To Calibrate Its Earth-Gazing Satellite
The full moon — like this weekend’s glorious Super Moon event — is a great show for us here on Earth. But for NASA, it also plays a critical role in keeping its Landsat 8 satellite working properly. How? By using the moon exactly like a photographer uses a light meter.