Article 4BFN0 Rare super worm moon will loom large as it coincides with equinox

Rare super worm moon will loom large as it coincides with equinox

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Nicola Davis
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Phenomenon last occurred in spring 1905 and won't happen again until the year 2144

Those gazing up into the sky on Wednesday night are set to witness an unusual event: a super worm moon that coincides with the equinox.

It will be the third time this year a full moon has occurred near to the moon's closest approach to the Earth - making it a supermoon - and will be the last such event in 2019. Those venturing out can expect to see the moon looming larger than usual in the night sky.

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