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Spectacular snow moon delights world

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An Airbus passenger jet on final approach to Orlando International Airport transits past a full "snow" moon during the penumbral eclipse on February 10, 2017.Image source, AFP/Getty
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A full moon in February, seen here near Orlando in the US state of Florida, is called the snow moon in the US because it is traditionally the snowiest time of year

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The snow moon also occurred at the same time as a penumbral lunar eclipse, which happens when the moon passes through an outer part of the Earth's shadow, as seen here from Lahore in Pakistan

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The moon is in shade, viewed here from the Mexican state of Michoacan, because the Earth is between the sun and the moon

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This year's eclipse is unusual because most of the moon's face crossed the Earth's shadow, making it appear much darker than during other penumbral lunar eclipses, as seen here from Virbalis in Lithuania

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The snow moon was visible as US President Donald Trump, his wife Melania, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife Akie arrived in West Palm Beach in Florida

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The snow moon sets behind trees outside Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia

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The snow moon name comes from Native American traditions. It is seen here from Lawrence in the US state of Kansas