Tag: Draconid meteor shower
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Supermoon 2025: Why the Moon Looks Giant in the Sky
What is a supermoon? The term “supermoon” describes a full Moon that coincides with its closest approach to Earth in its orbit, a moment astronomers call perigee. When the Moon is at perigee, it travels approximately 14 percent closer to us than when it sits at apogee, which is why it appears noticeably larger and…
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Supermoon Coming: Why the Moon Looks Like a Giant Ball in the Sky
What is a supermoon? A supermoon is more than just a striking nickname for a full moon. It happens when the Moon is both full and at its closest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit, a moment astronomers call perigee. At perigee, the Moon can appear up to 14% larger and about 30% brighter…