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Unlike solar eclipses, there are no harmful rays emitted during a lunar eclipse, so it's safe to watch it with the naked eyes
The supermoon be visible for the next three days and people across the world would be able to see till Friday morning, according to Nasa
The first sliver of a new moon appears (usually) three days after a no-moon night. The ancients, who were avid nature watchers, ascribe a sacred nature to the number three
The January 31 sighting of a "Blue Moon" and a total lunar eclipse occurred in India for the first time after 1982
The moon is expected to appear around 7% larger and 15% brighter on Sunday
The year offers several catchy-named lunar activities for the moongazers
In 2034, the moon will come even closer, within 221,485 miles. That, too, will be a supermoon