“Super Moon” falls on June 23, 2013 at 11:32 UTC (6:32 am CDT in the US) across the world.
Thus, for many, the moon appears about as full on the June 22 evening sky as it does on the evening of June 23.
This full moon is not only the largest full moon of the year, it also presents the moon’s closest encounter with earth in the whole of 2013.The moon will not be so close again until August, 2014, according to reports.
The moon, as it approaches perigee, will appear exceptionally large.
What that means is that the moon will be closer to the earth on June 23, 2013 than at any other time during the year. In fact, the upcoming ‘Super Moon’ will be the closest encounter between the earth and the moon until August 2014.
This year, the Super Moon will be up to 14 percent larger and 30 percent brighter than a typical full moon.
On June 23, the moon will be only about 221,824 miles away, as compared to the 252,581 miles away, which is its furthest distance from the earth.
These Super Moons not only appear larger because they are physically closer but, coupled with a full moon; the mind can play tricks on you to think they are much larger.
‘Super Moon’ today
