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The Supermoon, Blood Moon, Blue Moon, and Harvest Moon are all natural phenomena.

  What are the various types of full moons? A full moon occurs when the side of the Moon that faces Earth is completely illuminated by the Sun. There are several types of unusual full moons, including blood moons, supermoons, blue moons, and harvest moons, among others. When you look up at the night sky, you may notice that the Moon appears to change every night. This is because our Moon has many different phases and types. A full moon occurs when the side of the Moon that faces Earth is completely illuminated by the Sun. But did you know that not all full moons have the same appearance? The Moon may appear to glow red at times. The Moon may appear larger than usual in our night sky at times. The Moon does not change color or size. Its appearance changes are usually caused by its position in relation to the Sun and Earth. Here are some examples of those unusual full moons: The Blood Moon The red glow of a "blood moon" gives it one meaning. A total lunar eclipse oc