The Supermoon

A few weeks ago you probably heard a lot of stuff about the supermoon. But what is it? Continue reading to find out.




The moon orbits the Earth on an offset oval path, known as an ellipse. When the Moon is at its closest, it is at its periapse. When the Moon is full and at its periapse, it is known as a supermoon.

However, this one was special. It was the largest supermoon since 1948. The Moon was 14% brighter and closer than a normal full Moon. This is because the Sun's gravity pulls the Moon's orbit as it travels around the Earth, causing uneven orbits and a variance in periapse distance. The next time the Moon will be as close as it is now to the Earth, the year will be 2034 or something like that.

Did you get to see the supermoon on Monday, November 14th? Remember to follow to stay up to date on the latest science and technology news.