Super Full Moon (UK) 14/11/2016

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UK (Northampton) Super Full Moon 14/11/2016
Supermoon: Closest Full Moon to Earth Since 1948
A Supermoon happens when a Full Moon or New Moon coincides with the Moon's closest approach to Earth; also called perigee. A Super Full Moon looks around 12% to 14% bigger than its counterpart, the Micromoon.
When a Full Moon coincides with its closest approach to Earth, it is called a Super Full Moon. A New Moon that takes places when the Moon is around its perigee is known as a Super New Moon.
A Micromoon, on the other hand, is when a Full or a New Moon is farthest from the Earth, around apogee. It's also known as a Minimoon, Mini Full Moon, or a Mini New Moon.

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