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PHOTOS: Supermoon and lunar eclipse light up sky Tuesday

By Jack Wu,

2024-09-17

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Two astronomical phenomena are happening Tuesday night, a supermoon and a lunar eclipse.

The 22News Storm Team explains how to get the best view.

The supermoon on Tuesday evening will be 30% brighter and 14% larger than your average full moon, and partially blocked by the Earth’s shadow. The eclipse starts at 8:41 p.m. and peaks at 10:44 p.m. The eclipse ends at 12:47 a.m.

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