It's also the first time in more than 30 years that a supermoon and a total lunar eclipse are happening on the same day.

CNN: Best way to see supermoon? On a Chinese moon-viewing flight

There will be another total lunar eclipse on 16 July this year, visible from Asia, the Pacific and the western side of the Americas.

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This year's September 27 marks three important lunar events -- a supermoon, a total lunar eclipse and Asia's Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival.

CNN: Best way to see supermoon? On a Chinese moon-viewing flight