27/04/2025
"On April 27, the Moon will be the closest to Earth — brighter, bigger, and breathtaking!
Don't miss the celestial spectacle lighting up the night sky."
On April 27” It’s the day this year when the Moon reaches perigee (its minimum orbital distance) at the same time it’s full—so the perfect Supermoon alignment.
When to look? Generally from moonrise (around sunset) until it dips below the horizon a few hours later—exact times depend on your location.
Perigee explained: The Moon travels around Earth on a slightly elliptical path.
Typical distances:
Perigee (closest): ~ 356,400 km (221,500 mi)
Apogee (farthest): ~ 406,700 km (252,700 mi)
Average: ~ 384,400 km (238,900 mi)
This perigee: brings it to roughly 356 000 km away—the nearest it gets all year.
Brighter by about 30% compared to a regular full moon.
Closer distance means more sunlight reflection reaches us—lifting its apparent magnitude from around –12.7 to nearly –13.0.
About 14% larger in apparent diameter than at apogee.
What you’ll see: Instead of ~ 29 arc-minutes across, it’ll span roughly 33 arc-minutes—enough that your eye (and especially a camera or telescope) will notice a fuller, more commanding disk.
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