
Rare Event Allows Sun and Eclipsed Moon in Same Sky
On March 3, a rare celestial event called a selenelion will allow observers in eastern North America to see the sun rise and a totally eclipsed moon set at the same time.
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On March 3, a rare celestial event called a selenelion will allow observers in eastern North America to see the sun rise and a totally eclipsed moon set at the same time.

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