Stargazing Another supermoon to observe/photo

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The upcoming full moon on December 14 is the third consecutive supermoon, appearing about 14% larger and 30% brighter than typical full moons due to its perigee position. Perigee moons, also known as supermoons, occur when the Moon is closest to Earth in its elliptical orbit. This phenomenon is not uncommon, as supermoons can happen multiple times a year. Observers are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity for photography and observation. The discussion highlights the excitement surrounding these celestial events.
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for the 3rd month in a row we are getting a supermoon full moon on the 14 Dec is another supermoon

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TONIGHT'S FULL MOON IS A PERIGEE MOON: If you think tonight's full Moon seems a bit bigger and brighter than usual, you're right. It's a "perigee Moon," about 14% bigger and 30% brighter than lesser full Moons we've seen earlier this year. The Moon's orbit is an ellipse with one side (perigee) about 50,000 km closer than the other (apogee): diagram. Perigee moons--a.k.a. "supermoons"--are not unusual. This is the third month in a row we've had one.
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Thanks for the mnemonic. (What a word, how do you remember its spelling? By another mnemonic? Mon(!?) et Monique? I like ours better.)
 

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