Supermoon Seen Over Night Sky
A “Supermoon” — the largest full moon in 18 years — was visible in the night sky last night [Mar.19], and the photo below was captured from John Smiths Bay by Eddie McGonagle of the Astronomical Society of Bermuda.
Mr McGonagle said, “At John Smiths Bay the handfull of watchers seemed more concerned with camera settings and the glorious setting before their eyes.
“Astronomers fully understand the Moon’s behavior and have no fears over seeming phenomena that repeat in well known cycles. Saturday nights event happens about every 18 years and the monthly perigee ranges over a distance of 8,000 miles – remembering that we were looking at beautiful Full Moon 221,000 miles away.”
Space.com reported that, “The largest full moon in more than 18 years – a so-called “supermoon” – did not disappoint eager skywatchers around the world Saturday when it rose, big and bright, into Earth’s night sky.”
“The full moon of March was 221,565 miles (356,575 kilometers) on Saturday, March 19 just 50 minutes after it hit its full phase, making it the biggest and brightest full moon since 1993. The “supermoon” phenomenon occurred because the moon was in its full phase and just 50 minutes past perigee – the point of its orbit that brings it closer to Earth.”
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It was beautiful to watch.