The only total lunar eclipse this year and next came with a supermoon bonus.
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On Sunday night, the moon, Earth and sun lined up to create the eclipse, which was visible throughout North and South America, where skies were clear. There wonB次元官网网址檛 be another until the year 2021.
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In addition to the Americas, the entire lunar extravaganza could be observed, weather permitting, all the way across the Atlantic to parts of Europe.
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