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Coverage dated August 23, 2023 to August 29, 2023

Rare Blue Supermoon to Rise In Wednesday Night Sky

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It’s the last blue supermoon for more than a decade, according to NASA.

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  1. Everything to know about the rare super blue moon, which rises this week

    Headline from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth ·

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    Rare Blue Supermoon to Rise In Wednesday Night Sky

    Headline from Wall Street Journal ·

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  1. ZME Science

    The 2023 Blue Moon will be a supermoon combo not seen again in our lifetimes (opens ZME Science)

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    ZME Science's feed description

    Get ready for an extraordinary sight on August 30—the rare convergence of a supermoon and blue moon in the night sky.]

  2. Insider

    A rare blue supermoon rising August 30 will be the biggest full moon of 2023 — and won't happen again until 2037 (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    A full blue supermoon will rise in August 2023. Blue moons are infrequent but paired with a supermoon, they're rarer, occurring every 10 to 20 years.

  3. CBS News

    A rare super blue moon arrives this week. Here's how to see it. (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    On Aug. 30, you will be able to see the month's second full moon, also known as a blue moon. It will appear bigger and brighter than usual, making it a supermoon, too.

  4. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Everything to know about the rare super blue moon, which rises this week (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    A super blue moon will be visible Wednesday night for the first time since 2018. Here’s how you can see it in the sky.

  5. Country Living

    See a Rare Super Blue Moon, Co-Starring Saturn, This Wednesday (opens Country Living)

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    Country Living's feed description

    The next one won't happen until 2032!

  6. New York Post

    Wednesday will be 2023’s only blue moon of the year, and it’s also a supermoon (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Stargazers, listen up – Wednesday night will host a very rare event. The only blue moon of the year is also a supermoon and the last full moon of summer.

  7. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Rare 'Blue Supermoon' is this week (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — August’s rare “blue supermoon” is almost here. Live Science reports that the biggest and brightest full moon of 2023 will grace the skies on Wednesday, August 30th. Scientists say a “blue supermoon” is the result of three lunar phenomena taking place at the same time.

  8. NBC4 Washington

    Rare blue supermoon brightens the night sky this week in the closest full moon of the year (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    The cosmic curtain rises Wednesday night with the second full moon of the month, the reason it’s considered blue.

  9. KENS 5 San Antonio

    Rare blue supermoon set to light up the sky Wednesday night (opens KENS 5 San Antonio)

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    KENS 5 San Antonio's feed description

    Viewing conditions for the blue supermoon could be optimal, although hazy skies from wildfire smoke will likely be around on Wednesday night

  10. The Boston Globe

    How to see the ‘blue supermoon’ Wednesday night (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Look up Wednesday night to see a “blue supermoon” — a full moon that looks larger and brighter than normal, astronomers said.

  11. Astronomy Magazine

    Get ready for Wednesday’s Blue Super Moon (opens Astronomy Magazine)

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    Astronomy Magazine's feed description

    Our satellite reaches Full just when it is closest to Earth for an easy-to-view astronomical event you won’t want to miss.

  12. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Rare blue supermoon brightens the night sky this week. Here's the best night to see it (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    The cosmic curtain rises Wednesday night with the second full moon of the month, the reason it’s considered blue.

  13. Axios

    August's rare super blue moon will be the last for over a decade (opens Axios)

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    Axios's feed description

    The next super blue moon after Wednesday night's will not be seen until January 2037.

  14. Portland Press Herald

    Rare blue supermoon brightens night sky this week in closest full moon of year (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Stargazers are in for a double treat this week: a rare blue supermoon with Saturn peeking from behind. The cosmic curtain rises Wednesday night with the second full moon of the month, the reason it’s considered blue.

  15. WHDH Boston

    Rare blue supermoon brightens the night sky this week in the closest full moon of the year - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Stargazers are in for a double treat this week: a rare blue supermoon with Saturn peeking from behind.The cosmic curtain

  16. Forbes

    The Surprising Time To See This Week’s ‘Blue Supermoon’ At Its Biggest According To An Expert (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The year’s biggest, brightest full moon—the “Super Blue Moon”—rises this week, but when it will appear at its largest might surprise you.

  17. Live Science

    The last blue supermoon until 2037 will rise tonight. Here's how to watch. (opens Live Science)

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    Live Science's feed description

    The closest, brightest full moon of 2023 is also the second full moon in August. Here's how to see it.

  18. The Oregonian

    Rare blue supermoon rises tonight. Here’s everything you need to know to see it (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    The astronomical event of the summer is happening Wednesday night in Oregon.

  19. Wall Street Journal

    Rare Blue Supermoon to Rise In Wednesday Night Sky (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    Wall Street Journal's feed description

    It’s the last blue supermoon for more than a decade, according to NASA.

  20. Al Jazeera

    Super blue moon 2023: What it is and how to see the celestial event (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    The cosmic curtain rises on Wednesday night with the second full moon of the month, the reason it’s considered blue.

  21. FOX 35 Orlando

    Blue supermoon 2023: What to know, when to look up Wednesday night (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    Here’s what to know about the rare, exciting blue supermoon happening Wednesday night.

  22. France 24

    Last 'Super Blue Moon' until 2037 rises tonight (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Astronomy enthusiasts are in for a treat Wednesday night: a rare "super blue Moon" that won't be seen again for more than a decade.

  23. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Rare blue supermoon to brighten the night sky Wednesday (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    A rare blue supermoon and the planet Saturn will be visible Wednesday night. A blue supermoon is not expected to return until 2037.

  24. Press of Atlantic City

    The last Super Blue Moon until 2037 will shine Wednesday night (opens Press of Atlantic City)

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    Press of Atlantic City's feed description

    The Super Blue Moon, the last one until January 2037, will be here Wednesday night. Meteorologist Joe Martucci explains what the blue and super moons mean. If you want to

  25. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Viewing conditions for Wednesday's spectacular blue supermoon (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    The "blue" part of the supermoon coincides with the fact that this is the second full moon in August 2023.

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