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In pictures: Skywatchers enjoy partial eclipse and supermoon

A partial lunar eclipse happens when the Earth passes between the sun and moon, casting a shadow that darkens a sliver of the moon and appears to take a bite out of it

A supermoon is expected to make tidal flooding worse not only in Florida, but in states such as Georgia and South Carolina (Matias Basualdo/AP/PA)

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Supermoon could see Hurricane Idalia raise tides higher as it makes landfall

<p>A supermoon occurs when a full moon is near its closest point to the Earth in its orbit. Picture: Arne Dedert/dpa via AP</p>

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'Exceedingly rare' super blue moon to be seen this week

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'Disappointment' for stargazers in Ireland as clouds eclipse first supermoon of August

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Buck supermoon to dominate Irish skies tonight

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In Pictures: Spectacular supermoon lights up the night sky

many stars, milky way and perseids on night sky in the mountains over valley

Sky Matters: When, where and how to watch the Perseids meteor shower

These tips will ensure you have the best, unobscured view of The Perseids

Mon, 01 Aug, 2022

Supermoon should be ‘easy to spot’ if there are no clouds on Wednesday

A “supermoon” is expected to appear bigger and brighter to stargazers in the UK on Wednesday night. July’s full moon is known as the Buck Moon because male deer shed and regrow their antlers around this time of year.

Mon, 11 Jul, 2022

Supermoon delights skygazers around the globe

It reached its full stage on Tuesday during a phenomenon known as a supermoon because of its proximity to Earth

Wed, 15 Jun, 2022

Astronomers may have found second supermoon 5,500 light years away

Researchers spotted the giant exomoon candidate orbiting the planet Kepler 1708b, a world 5,500 light years from Earth, in the direction of the Cygna and Lyra constellations

Thu, 13 Jan, 2022

Sky Matters: The Grand Stretch leads to Summer Solstice and a Supermoon in June

A partial solar eclipse also comes with a stern safety warning for stargazers

Mon, 31 May, 2021

Moon children: How TikTok users greeted last night's supermoon

Some people on TikTok saw the full moon as a chance at a fresh start, akin to New Year's resolution

Mon, 29 Mar, 2021

Stargazers marvel at emerging pink supermoon in skies above Ireland

People have being grabbing cameras and smartphones to try and record the lunar light show

Tue, 07 Apr, 2020

'Take a day off work or school' to see total eclipse of the Moon, says Astronomy Ireland founder

The founder of Astronomy Ireland has urged people to take "a day off work or school" to see the best lunar eclipse that will be seen from Ireland for the next 14 years.

Fri, 18 Jan, 2019

Here is when you will be able to see the 'Super Blood Wolf Moon' this weekend

Stargazers in Ireland will be able to see a total lunar eclipse and a supermoon this month.

Thu, 17 Jan, 2019

This is the best time to see tonight’s Supermoon from Ireland

Skywatchers will be treated to quit a sight tonight when a Supermoon appears over Ireland.

Mon, 01 Jan, 2018

Appliance of Science: Why does the Moon appear to follow us?

Scientist Dr Naomi Lavelle explains why the moon appears to follow us wherever we may go.

Mon, 26 Dec, 2016

A sight for sore eyes: Supermoon comes a little closer

Skygazers last night witnessed a spectacular sight as the biggest moon seen in 68 years rose in the Irish sky.

Tue, 15 Nov, 2016

VIDEO: Blood red 'supermoon' appears over Ireland

A blood red 'supermoon' has appeared in the skies above Ireland for the first time in more than 30 years.

Mon, 28 Sep, 2015

WATCH: The supermoon eclipse over Dingle

Irish Examiner readers were out in force last night and early this morning capturing images from the supermoon lunar eclipse, the first event of its kind since 1982.

Mon, 28 Sep, 2015

The best pics and video of the supermoon over Ireland

As anyone who has been peering out their windows over the last few nights will know, the moon has been looking pretty darn amazing.

Mon, 28 Sep, 2015

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In pictures: Skywatchers enjoy partial eclipse and supermoon

Supermoon could see Hurricane Idalia raise tides higher as it makes landfall

'Exceedingly rare' super blue moon to be seen this week

'Disappointment' for stargazers in Ireland as clouds eclipse first supermoon of August

Buck supermoon to dominate Irish skies tonight

In Pictures: Spectacular supermoon lights up the night sky

Sky Matters: When, where and how to watch the Perseids meteor shower

Supermoon should be ‘easy to spot’ if there are no clouds on Wednesday

Supermoon delights skygazers around the globe

Astronomers may have found second supermoon 5,500 light years away

Sky Matters: The Grand Stretch leads to Summer Solstice and a Supermoon in June

Moon children: How TikTok users greeted last night's supermoon

Stargazers marvel at emerging pink supermoon in skies above Ireland

'Take a day off work or school' to see total eclipse of the Moon, says Astronomy Ireland founder

Here is when you will be able to see the 'Super Blood Wolf Moon' this weekend

This is the best time to see tonight’s Supermoon from Ireland

Appliance of Science: Why does the Moon appear to follow us?

A sight for sore eyes: Supermoon comes a little closer

VIDEO: Blood red 'supermoon' appears over Ireland

WATCH: The supermoon eclipse over Dingle

The best pics and video of the supermoon over Ireland

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In pictures: Skywatchers enjoy partial eclipse and supermoon

Supermoon could see Hurricane Idalia raise tides higher as it makes landfall

'Exceedingly rare' super blue moon to be seen this week

'Disappointment' for stargazers in Ireland as clouds eclipse first supermoon of August

Buck supermoon to dominate Irish skies tonight

In Pictures: Spectacular supermoon lights up the night sky

Sky Matters: When, where and how to watch the Perseids meteor shower

Supermoon should be ‘easy to spot’ if there are no clouds on Wednesday

Supermoon delights skygazers around the globe

Astronomers may have found second supermoon 5,500 light years away

Sky Matters: The Grand Stretch leads to Summer Solstice and a Supermoon in June

Moon children: How TikTok users greeted last night's supermoon

Stargazers marvel at emerging pink supermoon in skies above Ireland

'Take a day off work or school' to see total eclipse of the Moon, says Astronomy Ireland founder

Here is when you will be able to see the 'Super Blood Wolf Moon' this weekend

This is the best time to see tonight’s Supermoon from Ireland

Appliance of Science: Why does the Moon appear to follow us?

A sight for sore eyes: Supermoon comes a little closer

VIDEO: Blood red 'supermoon' appears over Ireland

WATCH: The supermoon eclipse over Dingle

The best pics and video of the supermoon over Ireland

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