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A view of the super moon, above the Convent of Santa Cruz de la Popa, in Cartagena, Colombia. EPA
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The Super Worm Moon seen from Palm Jumeirah. Reem Mohammed/The National
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The moon seen from Palm Jumeirah. Reem Mohammed / The National
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A plane passes in front of the full moon as seen from Curitiba, Brazil. AFP
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A view of the super moon over the dome of the National Capitol Building, in Havana, Cuba. EPA
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The rising full moon crosses behind the Statue of Liberty, Monday evening, March 9, 2020, in New York City. AP Photo
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A view of the super moon, above the Convent of Santa Cruz de la Popa, in Cartagena, Colombia. EPA
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The Super Worm Moon seen from Palm Jumeirah. Reem Mohammed/The National
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The moon seen from Palm Jumeirah. Reem Mohammed / The National
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A plane passes in front of the full moon as seen from Curitiba, Brazil. AFP
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A view of the super moon over the dome of the National Capitol Building, in Havana, Cuba. EPA
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The rising full moon crosses behind the Statue of Liberty, Monday evening, March 9, 2020, in New York City. AP Photo
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A view of the super moon, above the Convent of Santa Cruz de la Popa, in Cartagena, Colombia. EPA
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