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Catch a partial lunar eclipse during September’s supermoon

Sep. 14, 2024 09:01 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Get ready for a partial lunar eclipse and supermoon, all rolled into one. The spectacle will be visible in clear skies across North America and South America Tuesday night and in Africa and Europe Wednesday morning. A partial lunar eclipse happens...

August's supermoon is the first of four lunar spectacles

Aug. 20, 2024 10:24 AM EDT

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Monday's supermoon is the first of four this year. During a supermoon, the full moon inches a little closer than usual to Earth. A supermoon isn’t bigger, but it can appear that way in the night sky, although scientists say the difference can be...

August's supermoon kicks off four months of lunar spectacles. Here's how to watch

Aug. 15, 2024 13:40 PM EDT

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The first of four supermoons this year rises next week, providing tantalizing views of Earth’s constant companion. Stargazers can catch the first act Monday as the full moon inches a little closer than usual, making it appear slightly bigger and...