Supermoon is a photograph by Robert Bales which was uploaded on June 25th, 2013.
Supermoon
A supermoon is the coincidence of a full moon or a new moon with the closest approach the Moon makes to the Earth on its elliptical orbit, resulting... more
by Robert Bales
Title
Supermoon
Artist
Robert Bales
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Photograph - Photo
Description
A supermoon is the coincidence of a full moon or a new moon with the closest approach the Moon makes to the Earth on its elliptical orbit, resulting in the largest apparent size of the lunar disk as seen from Earth. The technical name is the perigee-syzygy of the Earth-Moon-Sun system. The term "supermoon" is not astronomical, but originated in modern astrology. The association of the Moon with both oceanic and crustal tides has led to claims that the supermoon phenomenon may be associated with increased risk of events such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, but the evidence of such a link is widely held to be unconvincing.
The most recent occurrence was on June 23, 2013, as the closest and largest full moon of the year and the Moon�s closest encounter with Earth for all of 2013. It will not be so close again until August 10, 2014.
Supermoons occur about once every 14 full moons in a full moon cycle.
The largest full moon of 2013, a so-called "supermoon," will light up the night sky this weekend, but there's more to this lunar delight than meets the eye.
On Sunday, June 23, at 7 a.m. EDT (1100 GMT), the moon will arrive at perigee � the point in its orbit bringing it closest to Earth, a distance of 221,824 miles. Now the moon typically reaches perigee once each month (and on some occasions twice), with their respective distances to Earth varying by 3 percent.
But Sunday's lunar perigee will be the moon's closest to Earth of 2013. And 32 minutes later, the moon will officially turn full. The close timing of the moon's perigee and its full phase are what will bring about the biggest full moon of the year, a celestial event popularly defined by some as a "supermoon."
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June 25th, 2013
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Comments (11)
Kym Backland
Wow, this is sure a beauty! What a great and moody shot you captured here Robert! Gorgeous shades of blue! FV
Tessa Fairey
Magnificent capture Robert! I love the cloud formation behind the moon! v/f
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks for the great comment on the clouds. I had to wait a little to get both of them. Thanks Tessa for the f/v!
Sharon Elliott
Very nice Robert. I love this, lesser light by night, especially when it is full. SE
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks goodness for the clouds to help out the capture! Thanks for the great review!