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The super moon rises behind the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounio, south of Athens, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.

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Video. In pictures: Rare blue supermoon lights up night skies globally

Updated: 20/08/2024 - 9:20 GMT+2

August's supermoon is the first of four lunar spectacles this year.

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