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Supermoon viewers to get closest glimpse since 1948
Nov 14, 201604:34 PM
Skywatchers are preparing for the latest “supermoon” as Earth’s satellite makes its closest approach since 1948.
The UK’s best chance to see it will be on Monday evening, with the moon set to rise.
To observers, it will appear about 7% larger than normal and about 15% brighter - although the human eye is barely able to discern that difference. The Moon will be at its closest - only 221,524 miles (356,509km) away - at 11:21 GMT.
It won’t be this close again until 25 November 2034.
-BBC
-Agencies
