The full moon on Thursday night will be bigger and brighter than usual. The last super moon of the year is this one.
The name for the large fish that are abundant in the Great Lakes at this time of year was given to the Sturgeon Moon by the Native Algonquin people. It was a reminder of the wonder of a full moon.
It's larger. It is bright, technically, but not so much that you would walk outside and feel like you are in a different place. It is great to see a full moon rise.
What to know about the moon, and how to see it.
The word is not an official term for astronomy.
When the moon is at perigee, it is a full moon. A super moon is bigger and brighter than other full moons.
NASA said these events happen about three or four times a year. Last month was the most recent.
It isn't all that significant. On a clear night, it can be a wonderful sight.
When a full moon is at apogee, it's 30 percent brighter and 17 percent bigger than a super moon.
The difference between a full moon and a super moon is subtle.
James Lattis is an astronomer at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
The full moon will be visible at 9:36 pm. The time was Eastern on Thursday.
People who want to see the super moon early should watch the moon rise shortly after sunset.
There will be a lot of events on Thursday. The best time to view the shower is Thursday night into Friday morning.
The moon will be visible near the sun on Thursday. It will be the closest it has been to Earth this year, according to NASA.
There will be a full moon on Saturday.
Go outside and see what happens. It might be a good idea to head somewhere that is less polluted.
If there are no tall trees or buildings blocking your view, you should head out around sunset and look to the east.
He said you can try tomorrow before sunrise or tomorrow night if it is cloudy.
NASA has tips for taking great pictures.
It will take you a year to wait. According to Dr. Petro, the next one won't happen until August.
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