Spectacular 'Supermoon' Wows Skywatchers Around the World The biggest full moon of the year, a so-called "supermoon," rose into the night sky Saturday to the delight of skywatchers around the world, who captured the lunar sight in dazzling amateur astronomy photos. 'Supermoon' Tonight! Tips to See Year's Biggest Full Moon, Meteor Shower If the full moon looks a bit bigger and brighter in tonight's sky, you're not seeing things: It's just the "supermoon" — the biggest moon of 2012. And there's a meteor shower from Halley's comet peaking tonight, too, adding to the sky show. 'Supermoon' Tonight! Tips to See Year's Biggest Full Moon If the full moon looks a bit bigger and brighter in tonight's sky, you're not seeing things: It's just the "supermoon" -- the biggest moon of 2012. And there's a meteor shower from Halley's comet peaking tonight, too, adding to the sky show. Should You Be Afraid of the Supermoon? Saturday will bring us a supermoon, an astronomical phenomenon during which the moon is both full and at its closet point to Earth in its orbit. Meaning: the moon's gonna being really freaking big tomorrow night, or according to science, about 16 percent bigger than average. So, should you be afraid of the big moon? Saturday's Supermoon: Facts, Myths and Observing Tips The biggest full moon of 2012 — dubbed a "supermoon" by some — will light up the evening sky Saturday. Anyone with clear skies and a view to the East should get a good view of the seemingly large full moon as it rises. Show Us Your 'Supermoon' Photos "Supermoon" sounds like something out of a sci-fi narrative, but it's actually a special astronomical phenomenon. 'Supermoon' graces the night sky A "supermoon", bigger and brighter than usual, is seen in the night sky as it comes closer to the Earth - bringing with it the chance of higher tides. 'Supermoon' Science: Why Saturday's Full Moon is Biggest of 2012 UPDATE: For the latest on Saturday's "supermoon" and meteor shower, read our latest story here: 'Supermoon' Tonight! Tips to See Year's Biggest Full Moon, Meteor Shower How big is that supermoon anyway? Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Saturday night's "supermoon" is the biggest and brightest full moon of the year. But just how much bigger and brighter does it look? 'Supermoon,' Meteor Shower and Solar Eclipse to Grace May Skies UPDATE: For the latest on Saturday's "supermoon" and meteor shower, read our latest story here: 'Supermoon' Tonight! Tips to See Year's Biggest Full Moon, Meteor Shower
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