Supermoon Lunar Eclipse

  • Released Monday, August 31st, 2015
  • Updated Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023 at 1:49PM
  • ID: 11981

This animated video explains a rare event happening on September 27th, 2015 - a supermoon lunar eclipse.

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On the night of September 27th, 2015, a supermoon lunar ecllipse will be viewable in the night sky for those living in North and South America. Those living in Europe and Africa can view it in the early morning hours of September 28th.

This video explains what a supermoon lunar eclipse is, and how rare it has been over the last century.

For More Information

See https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/Gallery/SupermoonLunarEclipseSeptember2015.html

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  • Supermoon Lunar Eclipse (ID: 2015071)
    Monday, August 31, 2015 at 4:00AM
    Produced by - Marit Jentoft-Nilsen