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Thunder Moon will rise on July 4 and turn into a partial penumbral eclipse

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Forget the fireworks! Thunder Moon will rise on July 4 and pass through Earth’s shadow providing a partial penumbral eclipse On July 4 at 8:14pm ET, a Thunder Moon will rise over North and South America It’s a full moon, but was given its name because July is known for thunder storms  Two hours and … Read more

Full ‘Strawberry’ Moon coincides with a penumbral lunar eclipse tonight

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A ‘Full Strawberry Moon’ will appear in the sky tonight and it will coincide with a subtle penumbral lunar eclipse, according to astronomers. While it is called a Strawberry Moon, that doesn’t mean it will appear red or pink, the name comes from the fact strawberries are ready to harvest this time of year. However, … Read more