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The Earth's shadow encroaches on the full Moon during the lunar eclipse on October 8 in Washington, D.C. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
Lunar Eclipse 'Blood Moon' of October 8: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know
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The Earth's shadow encroaches on the full Moon during the lunar eclipse on October 8 in Washington, D.C. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
Lunar Eclipse 'Blood Moon' of October 8: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know