Celestial Spectacle: Chasing Chandrayaan and the Super Blue Moon

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Celestial Spectacle: Chasing Chandrayaan and the Super Blue Moon
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The rare occurrence of a 'super blue Moon' coincided with ESA's New Norcia antenna interacting with ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 Lander, creating a unique celestial and technological spectacle in Western Australia. The super blue Moon, a combination of a calendar blue Moon and a supermoon, was visible in the live webcam aimed at the New Norcia antenna during a communication session with the Chandrayaan-3 Lander. This rare event showcased the support provided by ESA's ground station to India's lunar mission, making it a remarkable moment in space exploration.

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