Rare Super Blue Moon Lights Up the Sky

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A rare super blue moon lit up the night sky on Monday, August 19, 2024.

The moon appears 30% brighter and 15% larger.

Monday was the first of four upcoming supermoons and the event won’t happen again until January 2037.

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

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