How can you see Friday's 'Magical' Blood Moon?
A blood red moon may be visible in the early hours of Friday during a partial lunar eclipse.
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"I think they [Blood Moon's] have a certain sort of magical feeling about them."
— Jonathan Hall , Academic
"The weather will be gradually turning more unsettled later this week, with frequent periods of rain and cloud for many."
— Stephen Dixon , Academic
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A blood red moon may be visible in the early hours of Friday during a partial lunar eclipse.
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