‘Supermoon’ science: Biggest full moon of 2013 explained
Skywatcher Roberto Porto took this photo of the biggest full moon of 2012, a so-called supermoon, in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Spai Skywatcher Roberto Porto took this photo of the biggest full moon of...
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There is more to a “supermoon” than meets the eye. Science governs the appearance of the largest full moon of the year, and this weekend you can check out the amazing lunar sight for yourself. On...
View Article‘Supermoon’ Science: Biggest Full Moon of 2013 Explained
Skywatcher Roberto Porto took this photo of the biggest full moon of 2012, a so-called supermoon, in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Spain, on May 5, 2012.CREDIT: Roberto Porto There is more to a “supermoon”...
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