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Science
The Biggest Supermoon of 2022 Visible Tonight
The biggest supermoon of 2022 is set to arrive at its closest point to the Earth tonight, Wednesday (July 13th), at 5 a.m. EDT (09:00 GMT), a perigee distance of 221,994 miles (357,264 kilometers) away.
NASA said that the Supermoon...
Greece
Strawberry Moon Illuminates Night Sky
The strawberry moon, which is also designated as a supermoon, is shining in the night sky this week.
The moon, which is the full moon for the month of June, is called a supermoon, as it appears much larger and...
Environment
Friday’s Lunar Eclipse and the Next One in 2669
Friday's lunar eclipse was not visible in Greece as it passed through North America, Central and South America, as well as parts of Australia, Europe and Asia.
The partial eclipse was the longest in 580 years. It is called a...
Environment
Stunning Blue Moon in Greece
The August full moon, or blue moon, was seen rising over ancient archaeological sites in Greece, such as the Acropolis and the Temple of Poseidon, on Sunday night.
The full moon, which many call a seasonal "blue moon," gave stargazers...
Environment
Last Full Moon of Summer Dazzles Greek Skies
The last full moon of the summer lit up Greek skies on Tuesday evening.
Each year Greece celebrated the occasion of the full moon by offering free entrance to archaeological sites, museums and monuments. In 2019, more than 100 cultural...
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A Spectacular Full Moon Dazzles Greek Skies
Thousands of Greeks and foreign visitors gathered at the country's archaeological sites to enjoy the brightest moon of the year on Thursday evening.
Greece celebrated the full moon occasion by offering free entrance to archaeological sites, museums and monuments, under...
Archaeology
August Full Moon Events at Greece's Archaeological Sites Now Underway
Events celebrating the full moon of August at archaeological sites throughout Greece are now underway and will conclude on Sunday, August 19, the Ministry of Culture announced in a statement issued on Monday.
This year's full moon will occur on...
Archaeology
Series of Events to Mark August Full Moon at Greek Archaeological Sites
Greece's Culture Ministry announced on Wednesday a series of events that will be held under August's full moon at archaeological sites and museums around Greece.
This year's events are part of a long-lasting and popular tradition of observing and celebrating the...
Greece
''Pink Moon'' Lights Up Greece's Night Sky, Signaling the End of Winter
This year's ''pink full moon'' rose on Friday night and offered some spectacular views both in Greece and abroad.
The ''pink full moon'' of 2019 coincided with Western Christianity's Good Friday and according to folk legends, it is nature's signal...
Archaeology
Free Entrance to Archaeological Sites and Museums in Celebration of August full moon
Entrance to archaeological sites and museums will be free throughout Greece to the public on the evening of Sunday, August 26 in celebration of the full moon.
From August 24 through 27, 95 sites will also be holding free concerts,...