November's full moon will be the longest partial lunar eclipse in over 500 years

By Sherry Liang, CNN

Updated 1553 GMT (2353 HKT) November 18, 2021

A yacht sails past the rising moon in Sydney on Wednesday, May 26.
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A yacht sails past the rising moon in Sydney on Wednesday, May 26.
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The moon is seen near the Indonesian island of Bali during Wednesday's total lunar eclipse.
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The moon is seen near the Indonesian island of Bali during Wednesday's total lunar eclipse.
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The lunar eclipse is seen behind a Ferris wheel in Santa Monica, California.
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The lunar eclipse is seen behind a Ferris wheel in Santa Monica, California.
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People gather to watch the moon in Hong Kong.
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People gather to watch the moon in Hong Kong.
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The eclipse is observed from India's Nagaon district.
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The eclipse is observed from India's Nagaon district.
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The moon sets behind the Statue of Liberty before sunrise in New York.
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The moon sets behind the Statue of Liberty before sunrise in New York.
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The moon rises over the Makapuu lighthouse in Honolulu.
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The moon rises over the Makapuu lighthouse in Honolulu.
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