One of the biggest celestial events of 2013 is upon us! Set to peak this evening, June 23, this Supermoon is Special. It is the largest Full Moon of the year! Its intensity comes from the Full Moon being brighter and bigger in size. In Fact, The moon will not be this close to The Earth again until August 2014.Also known as a perigee moon, the event occurs when a full moon lines up with the Earth and the sun at a specific point in its orbit, called the lunar perigee. That's the point at which the moon is nearest to Earth as it traces its elliptical path around our planet.
Since it's closer to us, the moon appears up to 14% bigger and 30% brighter than usual. Coined by astrologer Richard Nolle, the term "supermoon"essentially means a bigger and brighter full moon.
It will reach its closest point to the Earth 22 minutes earlier and will be visible after the sun sets that evening.
So this evening when you are settling down for the night, go outside. Take the kids, even if it is for 3 minutes. Witness the glory of tonight's Full Moon. For me, staring at a Full Moon feels primitive, even primal. It's always so mesmerizing- & at the same time, I feel rooted, more grounded. How does the Full Moon make you feel? I'd love to know....
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