Batu69 Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 We’re about to see the biggest since 1948, the closest full moon in the 21st century. If you go outside on November 14, you might notice the moon is looking bigger and brighter than usual. Bigger in fact, than it has appeared at any point in the last 68 years. During the event, which will happen on November 14, the Moon will appear up to 14 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter than an average full moon. This is the closest the Moon will get to Earth until 25 November 2034, so make sure you get a look. Supermoon A “supermoon” occurs when the moon becomes full on the same days as its perigee, which is the point in the moon’s orbit when it is closest to Earth. According to NASA, this month’s supermoon “becomes full within about two hours of perigee—arguably making it an extra-super moon.” In America, the November full moon is known as a “Beaver Moon,” because it arrives at the time of year when fur trappers would hunt the dam-building animals. “The full moon of November 14 is not only the closest full moon of 2016, but also the closest full moon to date in the 21st century,” says NASA. “The full moon won’t come this close to Earth again until 25 November 2034.” Depending on where you’re viewing it from, the difference between a supermoon and a regular full moon can be stark, or difficult to tell. If the Moon is hanging high overhead, and you have no buildings or landmarks to compare it to, it can be tricky to tell that it’s larger than usual. “When the moon is near the horizon, it can look unnaturally large when viewed through trees, buildings, or other foreground objects,” says NASA. “The effect is an optical illusion, but that fact doesn’t take away from the experience.” Article source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dMog Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 we get this same thing said about supermoons every single year for the past several years ...20 or more years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dMog Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 saw the hunters moon a few weeks back...was driving back home from out of town as it was rising....no city lights.... quite impressive when you see the moon like this and as the above post when it is low on the horizon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humble3d Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 'supermoon' to grace Earth's skies http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s89/humble3d/MOONDANCE.gif CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (Reuters) - The largest, brightest full moon in nearly seven decades will be on display in the coming days, promising Earth-bound sky-watchers a celestial "supermoon" spectacle. The full moon will come nearer to Earth than at any time since 1948, astronomers said. At closest approach, which occurs at 6:23 a.m. EST on Monday, the moon will pass within 216,486 miles (348,400 km) of Earth's surface, about 22,000 miles (35,400 km) closer than average, they added. The moon's distance from Earth varies because it is in an egg-shaped, not circular, orbit around the planet. If skies are clear, the upcoming full moon will appear up to 14 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter than usual, making it what is called a supermoon, according to NASA. A supermoon occurs when the timing of a full moon overlaps with the point in the moon's 28-day orbit that is closest to Earth. About every 14th full moon is a supermoon, said University of Wisconsin astronomer Jim Lattis. The next time a full moon comes as close to Earth will be in 2034. "If you could stack up full moons next to each other, there is clearly a difference," Lattis said, but to a casual observer it is going to look very similar to a regular full moon. Weather permitting, sky-watchers in North America and locations east of the International Dateline will have a better view on Sunday night since the moon will set less than three hours after closest approach on Monday. "The difference in distance from one night to the next will be very subtle, so if it's cloudy on Sunday, go out on Monday. Any time after sunset should be fine," Noah Petro, deputy project scientist for NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, said in a statement. http://www.reuters.com/article/us-space-supermoon-idUSKBN1361CE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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