The supermoon will provide a unique spectacle that will allow you to observe the Moon in its maximum splendor, brightness and size. Learn the recommendations to be able to appreciate this phenomenon in the best possible way.
There are few astronomical events that remain during the year and for that reason, the supermoon This Friday will be the perfect occasion to appreciate the last full moon that reaches its maximum luminosity and size.
Also known as the Beaver Moonthis phenomenon is highlighted by the excessive brightnessup to 30% greater than the traditional full Moon, and for its big size, since it will be located approximately more than 361,000 kilometers from Earth.
The name of supermoon refers to the unusual size of the terrestrial satellite since it coincides at the same time with its perigeethat is, the closest point to our planet. For those who want to enjoy this event, there are a series of recommendations that will enhance tonight’s experience.
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What is the supermoon or Beaver Moon?
A supermoon occurs when the Moon’s orbit is closest to Earth, known as perigeeat the same time that the full Moon occurs. In this way, its proximity makes it look much more big, luminous and stuffed than normal.
The term “supermoon” was adopted in 1979 and they used to use it astronomers to refer to the full Moon at its perigee, which gives preference to the alignment geometric of the Sun, Earth and Moon to produce this spectacle of the universe.
What are the recommendations to see this supermoon
What makes this special freakis that today will be the last time it happens this year. During the year they could enjoy three supermoons: August 19, September 18 and October 17.
The full Moon can be observed from anywhere in the world this Friday, November 15, and there will be no need to use any special equipment or objects, or take precautions to appreciate it.
However, in order to enjoy it in your maximum splendorastronomers recommend going to a place of low light pollution and use binoculars or some telescope to have a closer and sharper image.
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