Super Bowl, Super Bad, Superhero… Supermoon?

Author: 
Molly Hutter
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Get ready for tonight's SUPERMOON. Known as a "perigee moon," it will appear 14 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter than any full moon you’ve seen this year. At exactly 11:35 p.m. EDT, the full moon will hit it's perigee, or point in its orbit closest to the earth. So opt for a bar with a open patio (considering it's also Cinco de Mayo, Taco Boy or Santi's seem apropos), a late night stroll on the beach, or a seat on your front porch with a clear view of the sky.

 

Supermoon-Gazing Tip #1: The moon will look it's largest when it's close to the horizon at moonrise (7:54 p.m. tomorrow) and moon-set (5:49 Sunday morning). 

 

Supermoon-Gazing Tip #2: Check it out through a branchy tree or some buildings—it'll create an optical illusion that'll make it look even bigger.