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Don’t let your 2016 ends missing the last two meteors shower and the last supermoon phenomenon for this year.

Two Meteor Showers, Supermoon to Light Up the Sky Before 2016 Ends

Two meteor showers - the Geminds and the Ursids - are expected to light up the sky this month.

Epic Extra-Supermoon

How to View the Extra-Supermoon This November 2016?

Tonight is the best time to get outside and participate to the entire world to witness this epic supermoon as the full moon of Nov. 14 will be an extra-supermoon for two hours of perigee or being closest to the earth.

Supermoon

‘Extra Supermoon’ Closest Since 1948

A rare cosmic phenomenon will take place next Monday, Nov. 14. A “supermoon” occurs when the Moon gets very close to the Earth. However, the upcoming phenomenon is dubbed as “extra supermoon,” a cosmic event not seen in the skies in the last 68 years.

Supermoon, Moon, Earth, Eclipse, Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter

Supermoon and Total Lunar Eclipse Spectacular Show on Sunday Night

A total lunar eclipse will share the show with a so-called supermoon on Sunday night or Monday morning, depending on your location.

Supermoon ascends from the horizon.

Rare Total Supermoon Eclipse To Light Skies On September 27

The coming lunar eclipse combined with Supermoon event is bound to be quite a spectacle this coming Sept. 27. The last time that such an occurrence was noted was in 1982.

Full Harvest Moon

Full Harvest Moon Lighting the Night Sky Tomorrow Morning

The moon will be seen at its largest at around 7:18 pm on September 8 all over the east coast of U.S.

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September Astronomy: Enjoy Equinox and Watch Celestial Rivals in the Sky

Mark your calendars for this month's greatest astronomical events.

Chinese Tidal Wave Spectators

Supermoon-Empowered Massive Wave ‘Sweeps Away’ Chinese Spectators

A massive tidal wave swept spectators in Hangzhou, China on Wednesday as the supermoon aggravated the usually large tides of the Qiantang River.

Rare Display

August Sky to Show off Perseids Meteor Shower, Supermoon

You don't want to miss this. On August 10, the peak of an all-time favorite meteor shower joins with the biggest supermoon.

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