SUPER MOON RISES
BBC
A “supermoon” has graced the skies, appearing bigger and brighter than usual, as it comes closer to the Earth – and is likely to bring higher tides.
The phenomenon, known as a perigee full moon, means the Moon appears up to 14% bigger and 30% brighter than when it is furthest from the planet.
The optimum effect was seen – cloud permitting – at 04:30 BST (03:30 GMT).
The Royal Astronomical Society’s Dr Robert Massey said the Moon’s size may be more obvious than its brightness.
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on May 5 2012. Filed under Tip Of The Spear, U.S. News.
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