A sight seen once in a blue moon


Rare sighting: The public taking turns to view the lunar phenomenon using telescopes set up at Persiaran Karpal Singh in Penang. — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: The last time a celestial triplet happened was 152 years ago – making the viewing a once-in-a-lifetime event for hundreds of visitors in Karpal Singh Drive here.

Despite a drizzle, many were drawn to the novelty of observing the three-in-one lunar event of the blue moon, supermoon and lunar eclipse which started in the evening.

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