This page has an overview and a neat discussion on why the moon seems larger on the horizon than in the sky.
Take A Moment To See The "supermoon" Tonight
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The Average Joe
, May 05 2012 04:28 PM
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Posted 05 May 2012 - 04:28 PM
Tonight the moon's closest approach to the Earth (perigee)coincides with a full moon, so it will appear slightly larger and brighter than usual (about 10% more). This occurs around every 411 days or so. Look up from your Cinco de mayo celebration if you remember
This page has an overview and a neat discussion on why the moon seems larger on the horizon than in the sky.
This page has an overview and a neat discussion on why the moon seems larger on the horizon than in the sky.
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Posted 05 May 2012 - 07:01 PM
Tonight the moon's closest approach to the Earth (perigee)coincides with a full moon, so it will appear slightly larger and brighter than usual (about 10% more). This occurs around every 411 days or so. Look up from your Cinco de mayo celebration if you remember
This page has an overview and a neat discussion on why the moon seems larger on the horizon than in the sky.
Thanks for the reminder.
It was pretty bright last night. Very cool.
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Posted 05 May 2012 - 10:54 PM
We saw it tonight. Thanks.
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Posted 06 May 2012 - 03:35 PM
The downside of the "supermoon" last night is the solar eclipse in 2 weeks will not be a Total. It will be an Anular, so at no time will it be safe to look directly at the eclipse. I would have preferred seeing the smallest full moon the other night to enjoy a spectacular Total Solar eclipse in 2 weeks.
Oh well, that's how it goes sometimes.
Oh well, that's how it goes sometimes.
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