EDGEWATER — Hundreds of neighbors across the Far North Side flocked to lakeside beaches and parks to witness a historic lunar triple-whammy.
On Sunday, the moon revealed itself as a "supermoon" — when its position made it appear about 14 percent larger and 33 percent brighter than usual, as well as showing off a lunar eclipse.
The last time Earth saw a supermoon and a lunar eclipse on the same night, astronomers say, was 1982. The next time will be 2033.
In addition, the moon was "blood" red, making for a perfect kickoff to fall.
The lakeshore will was the perfect vantage point, according to the Illinois Science Council, since the moon was in the "lower east and southeast sky."
Despite a heavily clouded start, Edgewater residents waited diligently at parks and beaches throughout the neighborhood, bringing blankets, cameras, snacks, pets and loved ones all out to share in the momentous event.
After a bout of limited visibility during the eclipse, the moon revealed itself as bright red across a mostly clear sky — glowing against a backdrop of glittering stars.
Onlookers applauded, high-fived, kissed and smiled brightly at the beaming sky.
Check out some of our photos from the neighborhood below.
People took to the streets and sidewalks to get a look at the moon. [DNAinfo/Linze Rice]
Families, couples and more flocked to the beach to see the moon, and applauded once it revealed itself as red. [DNAinfo/Linze Rice]
Dozens of Edgewater residents came out to Lane Beach Park to see the historic lunar event. [DNAinfo/Linze Rice]
Many photographers came out to get footage of the lunar eclipse and supermoon. [DNAinfo/Linze Rice]
Two women wait for the moon to peek out at Thorndale Ave. Beach. [DNAinfo/Linze Rice]
A man points to the moon, slowly emerging from the clouds. [DNAinfo/Linze Rice]
The moon peeking out from behind a residential building on the beach. [DNAinfo/Linze Rice]
Onlookers brought blankets, snacks, pets and cameras to wait out the event. [DNAinfo/Linze Rice]
Residents in lakeside high-rises had great views once the moon was revealed behind clouds. [DNAinfo/Linze Rice]
The blood moon, moving across the sky. [DNAinfo/Linze Rice]
Neighbors living at a nearby high-rise take to their back deck for photographs. [DNAinfo/Linze Rice]
A picture of the moon as seen from Edgewater. [DNAinfo/Linze Rice]
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