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A U.S. flag flies in the foreground of this image of the moon during the lunar eclipse as seen from Washington, D.C., on Sunday night. J. David Ake/AP hide caption

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PHOTOS: Super 'Blood Moon' Wows

January 21, 2019 • A total lunar eclipse that coincided with a supermoon made the moon appear gigantic and red in the January night sky.

The moon rises between two office buildings in Bangkok, Thailand. Lillian Suwanrumpha/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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PHOTOS: Rare Super Blue Blood Moon

January 30, 2018 • Early Wednesday morning brought a lunar event that hadn't been seen since 1866. Scientists say data gathered during the event could help them figure out where to land a rover on the moon.

An Oct. 8, 2014, photo shows the blood moon, created by the full moon passing into the shadow of Earth during a total lunar eclipse, as seen from Monterey Park, Calif. Sky-watchers will get a chance to see another "blood moon" eclipse on Sunday. Nick Ut/AP hide caption

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Sunday's Lunar Eclipse Has Got It All

September 25, 2015 • The total lunar eclipse, visible in the U.S. Sunday night, is the first since 1982 that's also a supermoon as well as a blood moon.

'Blood Moon' Eclipse To Be Visible Throughout U.S.

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'Blood Moon' Eclipse To Be Visible Throughout U.S.

October 7, 2014 • Weather permitting, on Wednesday morning you'll be able to see the second lunar eclipse visible in North America in a series of four that runs through next year.