Super blue moon doesn’t disappoint

Wednesday’s blue moon also was a super moon, which means that it was at the perigee of its elliptical orbit — about 18,000 miles closer to Earth than average.

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The super blue moon rises Wednesday above the trees at Peck Farm Park in Geneva.

The super blue moon rises Wednesday above the trees at Peck Farm Park in Geneva.

Jeff Knox/Daily Herald

The second full moon of August rose Wednesday night, making for a spectacular sight in the suburbs.

Wednesday’s blue moon also was a super moon, which means that it was at the perigee of its elliptical orbit — about 18,000 miles closer to Earth than average.

You won’t get another chance to see a super blue moon until Jan. 31, 2037.

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