You have to look up, but the show is worth the detour. A “Super Thunder Moon” will appear in the night sky from Wednesday to Thursday. This phenomenon is defined by NASA as the moment when the terrestrial satellite, due to its oval-shaped orbit, gets as close as possible to our planet.
Because a full moon is expected tonight, “the Super Moon can be up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than a full moon at its maximum point”, its furthest point, the agency explained in 2020. American.
The Moon near the Earth
Therefore, to observe the phenomenon, it will be necessary to wait for sunset. The climatic conditions, due to the heat wave and the heat wave that is hitting the entire country, promise to be optimal.
But to enjoy more details, it is better to get away from light pollution and take some binoculars or a telescope.
Already on the night of June 14-15, a “Strawberry Super Moon” could be observed all over the world. And the images were impressive.
For those of you who intend to take advantage of this night to sleep, don’t be scared! The next and last supermoon of the year visible from the Northern Hemisphere will occur on August 11.
Source: BFM TV
