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Beaver Supermoon Shines as 2025’s Closest, Brightest Full Moon

The full moon aligned with perigee, placing it about 356,980 kilometers from Earth—the nearest full phase since February 2019.

Blood Moon Captivates as 82-Minute Total Lunar Eclipse Thrills Eastern Hemisphere

Total Lunar Eclipse on Sept. 7–8 to Deliver 82-Minute ‘Blood Moon’ Across Eastern Hemisphere

Total Lunar ‘Blood Moon’ Eclipse on Sept. 7–8 Will Be Visible Across Much of the World

82-Minute Blood Moon Eclipse Confirmed for September with Broad Global Reach

July’s Buck Moon Peaks at Sunset as Farthest and Lowest Full Moon of 2025