It is set to be an incredible astronomical show – and one which won’t appear again until 2034. On November 14th, the Moon will be the closest to Earth it’s been since January 1948. During the event, it will appear up to 14 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter than an average full moon.   Miss it, and you’re in for a long wait – it is the closest the Moon will get to Earth until 25 November 2034. In fact, it is the third supermoon of the year –

and the most impressive.  On October 16 and December 14, the moon becomes full on the same day as perigee.  However, on November 14, it becomes full within about two hours of perigee—arguably making it an extra-super moon. It is not only the closest full moon of 2016 but also the closest full moon to date in the 21st century. READ MORE

 


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