Supermoon science: November 2016 moon biggest and brightest in 60 years
by Michael Slezak from on (#2124D)
Technically a 'perigee full moon', the phenomenon occurs when a full moon coincides with the moon being the closest it gets to the Earth on its orbit
On Monday, 14 November, the moon will be the biggest and brightest it has been in more than 60 years. So long as the sky is clear of clouds, it should be a great time to get outside and gaze at it or take some photos.
It's what is commonly called a "supermoon", or technically a "perigee full moon" - a phenomenon that occurs when a full moon coincides with the moon being the closest it gets to the Earth on its orbit.
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