Today (Jan. 31), a Blue Moon, supermoon and blood moon coincide to create a rare lunar event not seen in North America in more than 150 years.
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Celebrate this week's Super Blue Blood Moon — which includes a total lunar eclipse — with some moony cocktails.
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In this stunning view of the São Domingos mine in southeast Portugal, starlight reflecting off an open pit looks like a portal to deep space. It seems like we could plunge through a puddle of acid water and into the constellation Scorpius.
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Planning to watch the total lunar eclipse on Jan. 31? This guide describes the distinct phases of the eclipse, and when they'll occur in your area.
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The rare Super Blue Blood Moon eclipse of Jan. 31 will thrill early-morning skywatchers around the world on Wednesday, but you'll have plenty of ways to watch it if you don't live in a region of totality. Here's where to see it.
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Learn to spot star patterns called asterisms — including the Winter Football, just in time for the Super Bowl — using mobile astronomy apps.
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Many of us just got our first telescope over the holidays, but let's face it — a telescope is intimidating. It's a machine. It needs to be cleaned, properly aligned and calibrated.
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Consider your time with your telescope as more of a treasure-hunting session, and you will likely be pleasantly surprised by how many celestial objects you can see in the night sky.
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Get children and teens ready for the lunar eclipse (and supermoon!) with these fun STEM activities.
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Lady Liberty holds high her torch, which seems to be ablaze with a huge glowing orb as a helicopter photobombs her moment.
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