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Lunar eclipse

The moon is red-orange as it hangs in the sky next to the left of a high-rise building.

Rare ‘super blood blue moon’ visible on Jan. 31

Science

Moongazers in western North America, Asia, the Middle East, Russia and Australia can catch a glimpse of an “astronomical trifecta.”

A surfer catches a wave as a super moon rises in the sky in Sydney, Australia. The astronomical event occurs when the moon is closest to the Earth in its orbit, making it appear much larger and brighter than usual.

Wow! Look at the supermoon from last night.

Science
Condoms

Uganda says AIDS is on the rise because condoms are too small

Global Scan
Lunar eclipse

This year’s October sky should be pretty cool — starting this morning

Science
The World

Watch Lunar Eclipse…or Wait Another 400 Years

Environment
The World

How high the moon?

Environment

December 21 marks the shortest day � and the longest night of the year in the northern hemisphere. This year there was an extra treat on the solstice: A total lunar eclipse. Our question today: Do you know the distance to the moon?