The moon reached its closest point in its orbit this weekend during a full moon, giving rise to the “supermoon,” appearing 30 percent brighter and 14 percent larger than a typical full moon. While the supermoon is mythically associated with werewolves and strange natural phenomena, really it’s just a good reason to gaze skyward. If you missed it, the next one will pop up in August 2014.
Supermoon Looms Large: The Year’s Biggest Full Moon Rises
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People ride the Luna Park Swing Ride as the Super Moon rises on Coney Island, June 22, 2013.
