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PHOTOS: 'Super Moon' Shines Through Clouds at Second Beach

Reader Karen Johnson shared pictures she captured of the Super Moon

Olga Enger, Neighbor
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Although werewolves reportedly stayed in their dens for this "Super Moon", a term that has come describe a moon is not only full, but also closer-than-normal orbit to the Earth, at least one resident ventured out to observe the the sight.

Enjoy photos captured by Middletown resident Karen Johnson of the moon she described as "unbelievable."

Did you see the Super Moon from anywhere in Newport? Send us your photos to newport@patch.com.

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