Supermoon: Closest of 2013 on June 22-23

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The June 22-23 full moon of 2013 is recognized as the closest and largest supermoon of the year, marking the moon's nearest approach to Earth for that year. This event will not be replicated until August 2014, making it a significant astronomical occurrence. The term "closest supermoon" is used to emphasize its proximity, and there is a discussion regarding the redundancy of this terminology.

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For many, the moon appears about as full in the June 22 evening sky as it does on the evening of June 23. This full moon is not only the closest and largest full moon of the year. It also presents the moon’s closest encounter with Earth for all of 2013. The moon will not be so close again until August, 2014. In other words, it’s not just a supermoon. It’s the closest supermoon of 2013. Can I say that for that night's moon?
 
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Isn't it redunt to refer to it as "The closest Supermoon of 2013"?
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