Supermoon

[Hillian1]

Tonight, in about 30 minutes, the moon should be visible.

14% Brighter and 30% larger than normal. A once in 20 year event.

As I am a computer idiot, if anyone would like to post pictures please do so.

 

[The Brighton Bear]

 

[wellquickwoody]

Where in sky, east, west etc.?

 

[El Sid]

Where in sky, east, west etc.?

Shouldn't be too tricky to spot.

 

[Eeyore]

Not sure where you got the once in 20 year thing from, it's really common. It's happening again on September 9th

http://www.theguardian.com/science/2014/aug/10/supermoon-perseids-meteor-shower-star-perigee-comet

Apparently it is the strongest we'll see this year.

 

[Hillian1]

Not sure where you got the once in 20 year thing from, it's really common. It's happening again on September 9th

Sky news.

 

[DumLum]

Where in sky, east, west etc.?

Behind the clouds.

 

[beorhthelm]

i think you'll find its 14% larger and 30% brighter in apperance.

 

[dougdeep]

Upwards I would suspect.

 

[clippedgull]

One from New Zealand:

Supermoon rises over Mt. Eden in Auckland Supermoon rises over Auckland, New Zealand – 10 Aug 2014

 

[rogersix]

One from New Zealand:

Supermoon rises over Mt. Eden in Auckland Supermoon rises over Auckland, New Zealand – 10 Aug 2014

there it is, there, behind them two people

 

[vegster]

Tonight, in about 30 minutes, the moon should be visible.

14% Brighter and 30% larger than normal. A once in 20 year event.

As I am a computer idiot, if anyone would like to post pictures please do so.

I thought this happened about 5 years ago ?

 

[Barrel of Fun]

Despite being closer than usual, supermoons are rather ordinary and, by Nolle’s definition, take place several times a year. But the media won’t hype that up — can you imagine headlines publicizing “Come out and see the Moon that's a little bigger than normal!” or “Look out for this amazing event that happens several times a year!” — yeah, me neither.

http://www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-news/observing-news/what-is-a-supermoon/

 

[vegster]

Just had a look outside, looks like the Wattage is up a bit but nothing special, not worth howling about.

 

[TWOCHOICEStom]

I like how every photo of this SUPER MOON was taken on a telephoto lens.

It's a bit bigger than normal. But it's not exactly as incredible as the photos would like make it seem.

 

[Jam The Man]

Taken from my phone and a wobbly hand against my son's telescope in Lancing

 

[The Andy Naylor Fan Club]

Taken from my phone and a wobbly hand against my son's telescope in Lancing

You sure that those pictures are not close ups of your thumbs?

 

[Jam The Man]

You sure that those pictures are not close ups of your thumbs?

Lol! I recently sliced a chunk off the top of my right thumb with a corned beef can. I can show you the difference if you like! [emoji3]

 

[Jam The Man]

Double post

 

[Fungus]

One from New Zealand:

Supermoon rises over Mt. Eden in Auckland Supermoon rises over Auckland, New Zealand – 10 Aug 2014

Not wanting to be rude, but pictures like this are a bit pointless - more of a super-lens than a super-moon. The relative size of the people shows this.