ToplineThe moon is expected to reach its closest point to Earth tonight, resulting in the largest supermoon this year, according to experts, an unofficial astronomical phenomenon that occurs up to four times annually. A supermoon occurs up to four times annually when the moon reaches its closest point to Earth. Get Forbes Breaking News Text Alerts: We’re launching text message alerts so you'll always know the biggest stories shaping the day’s headlines. The moon is expected to reach its closest point to Earth—becoming about 30% brighter and appearing 14% larger than the average full moon—around 11:26 p.m. EDT, according to Espenak’s forecast. The “hunter’s moon” follows the “harvest moon,” a moon phase that signals the best time for harvesters to reap their crops.

Source: Forbes October 17, 2024 02:57 UTC