It's the proximity that makes it bigger. Since the moon orbits the Earth in an elliptical shape (remember those ellipses from math class?), it varies in distance from the Earth. Tonight it is at its perigee which is the closest point. When it is at its furthest point, it's called apogee.
Should be a good night to look for the Man in the Moon!
Saturday was clear in Seattle, or almost so, and I was able to view Big Moon with my new telescope. Just learning but still good. Practiced with telescope this week in Tucson; viewing astro objects is much easier and faster in Tucson.
ReplyDeleteSunday was typical rainy weather and not good for viewing.
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