Dr. Laura Danly

Griffith Observatory astronomer

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Dr. Laura Danly on KCRW

Wake up super early tomorrow, because a total lunar eclipse will begin at 3:48 a.m. in Los Angeles. You’ll also get a super moon, blood moon, and blue moon.

Why Wednesday's super blue blood moon is so special

Wake up super early tomorrow, because a total lunar eclipse will begin at 3:48 a.m. in Los Angeles. You’ll also get a super moon, blood moon, and blue moon.

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