Rare Super Blue Moon Illuminates Skies Worldwide

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Source: Al Jazeera English
Rare Super Blue Moon Illuminates Skies Worldwide
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A rare blue supermoon, the closest full moon of the year, delighted stargazers worldwide on Wednesday night. This phenomenon occurs when a full moon is seen twice in a single month. Saturn also made an appearance alongside the moon, adding to the celestial spectacle. The next blue supermoon is not expected until 2037, but another regular supermoon is anticipated at the end of September.

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