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Nov 14, 2016

Photos: D.C. Saw Biggest Supermoon Since 1948

You can see it again this evening, although under cloudy conditions.

Nov 11, 2016

The Biggest Supermoon In 69 Years Will Rise On Monday Morning

It’ll be the biggest supermoon since 1948.

Sep 28, 2015

Photos: Despite Clouds, Supermoon Eclipse Shows Its Face (Or Lack Thereof)

Local photographers got some great shots.

May 07, 2012

Super Photos of the Not-so-Supermoon

Thanks to a pesky cloud cover, this year’s Supermoon didn’t appear nearly half as luminescent as last year’s. But our reliable band of photographers still managed to gather a few dramatic shots of Saturday’s display.

May 04, 2012

The Cosmic Ballet Is Crowded: Supermoon to Interfere With Meteor Shower

The Supermoon is going to light up the evening sky tomorrow. Unfortunately, it’s also going to block out an even more dazzling cosmic display—the annual Eta Aquarid meteor shower.

May 01, 2012

Look Up in the Sky! Supermoon Is Coming!

On Saturday night, our nearest celestial neighbor is putting on what should be one helluva show. Get ready for the return of Supermoon!

Mar 20, 2011

Supermoon, Can You Dig It?

No, the Moon’s close proximity isn’t going to make the Earth implode. No, we are not in danger of it crashing into our pudgy planet. And no, the Sea of Tranquility doesn’t look like your long dead pet bunny. On the other hand, last night’s “Supermoon,” appearing some 14 percent larger than at any point in the past 20 years, made for some unimpeded fodder for space photography. And if pointing your cameras to the…

 
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