Supermoon

[mercury]

A "supermoon" has graced the skies, appearing bigger and brighter than usual, as it comes closer to the Earth - and is likely to bring higher tides.
The phenomenon, known as a perigee full moon, means the Moon appears up to 14% bigger and 30% brighter than when it is furthest from the planet.
The optimum effect was seen - cloud permitting - at 04:30 BST (03:30 GMT).
The Royal Astronomical Society's Dr Robert Massey said the Moon's size may be more obvious than its brightness.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17973367
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17972782

[Devon]

now if someone would kindly clear the clouds away ........

[2logical]

There was something similar in 2005/6. I was living in Chelmsford at the time, my Mum rang me to tell me she'd walked the dog up the dark lane without a torch, the moon was so bright. I missed it, being in the middle of town. Gutted!

Off out to look for the moon now (and the cat).

Edit: The moon looks quite a lot brighter and maybe just a little bigger tonight. Found the bl**dy cat too, thanks mercury!!

[Devon]

We had a supermoon last year (maybe the year before ) I remember being quite disappointed because Ive seen harvest moons look like giants in comparison BUT the supermoon was so red that my nephew asked my sister why the sun was out again. It wasnt that red when I saw it last night infact it looked pretty ordinary. So the question is why two so close together????

[Devon]

There was something similar in 2005/6. I was living in Chelmsford at the time, my Mum rang me to tell me she'd walked the dog up the dark lane without a torch, the moon was so bright. I missed it, being in the middle of town. Gutted!

Off out to look for the moon now (and the cat).

Edit: The moon looks quite a lot brighter and maybe just a little bigger tonight. Found the bl**dy cat too, thanks mercury!!

oooh glad you found the cat !!