Supermoon 2013 Dates And When To Watch

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http://www.businessinsider.com/supermoon-2013-dates-and-when-to-watch-on-june-23-2013-6



The closest and largest full moon of the year, called a "supermoon" peaks on Sunday, June 23, 2013.

A supermoon occurs when a full moon coincides with the moon being closest to Earth in its orbit, also known as perigee. The near perfect timing of these two celestial events makes the moon appear larger and brighter in the night sky.

The moon will be closest to Earth at 7:32 a.m EDT on June 23, but you will be able to see the supermoon shining bright on Saturday, June 22 as well.

Sunday's supermoon will appear 14 percent larger and 30 percent brighter than a regular full moon does, NASA scientist Michelle Thaller tells ABC News.



Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/supermoon-2013-dates-and-when-to-watch-on-june-23-2013-6#ixzz2Wqli2h1X

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1. This should be especially spectacular

when the full moon is near the horizon, giving the illusion of being even larger than when it's directly overhead.

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2. Yay! And hopefully clear skies here too.