We’re about to see a record-breaking supermoon

[elleng]

- the biggest in nearly 70 years

The closest full moon in the 21st century.

'If you only see one astronomical event this year, make it the November supermoon, when the Moon will be the closest to Earth it’s been since January 1948.

During the event, which will happen on the eve of November 14, the Moon will appear up to 14 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter than an average full moon. This is the closest the Moon will get to Earth until 25 November 2034, so you really don’t want to miss this one.'>>>

http://www.sciencealert.com/we-re-about-to-see-a-record-breaking-supermoon-the-biggest-and-brightest-in-nearly-70-years

[PJMcK]

1. That's exciting

It's also refreshing to read something on DU that's not about the election.

Thank you, elleng!

[elleng]

2. You're welcome, PJMcK.

Always looking for Moon stories, and this one got me!

[elleng]

3. Something else, posting now: November guide to the bright planets

[Xipe Totec]

4. Speaking of spectacular moon scenes

[elleng]

5. WOW!

[emmadoggy]

7. That WAS spectacular!

[Judi Lynn]

8. Spectacular effect. n/t

[Xipe Totec]

9. Not an effect; it's the real thing according to the photographer

Quote: " It is a real time video of the moon rising over the Mount Victoria Lookout in Wellington, New Zealand. People had gathered up there this night to get the best view possible of the moon rising. I captured the video from 2.1km away on the other side of the city."

"The video is as it came off the memory card and there has been no manipulation whatsoever. Technically it was quite a challenge to get the final result. I shot it on a Canon ID MkIV in video mode with a Canon EF 500mm f/4L and a Canon 2x extender II, giving me the equivalent focal length of 1300mm."

[Mistwell]

6. Thanks for heads up!

Will have to get the scope out.