Tonight's moon.........

9 years ago

is called a Super Moon and I can attest to the fact that it really is. It's lighting up my rural road like a huge street light. It's beautiful!!! The last Super Moon occurred November 1948. Tonight's moon is 30% brighter and 14% closer to earth than our usual variety.

If your skies are clear tonight...take a look. It's truly phenomenal. Our talented photographers might want to snap a few memorable shots. The next such Super Moon won't appear until November 2034.

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bossyvossy

9 years ago

It's gorgeous in E TX, coyotes going crazy!

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Sandplum1
9 years ago
It's bright in Oklahoma!
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kentrees12
9 years ago
It's bright in Tennessee also, with a tinge of gold from the smoke of forest fires in the area.
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susie53_gw
9 years ago
Here in Indiana, too!! Absolutely beautiful!!
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User
9 years ago
Beautiful! Just took a two mile walk. Didn't need the streetlights!
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chisue
9 years ago
We've had great, clear skies for several nights to admire this beautiful, big moon. I suspect I had already been put to bed before seeing the one in 1948. Don't know if I'll still be around by 2034!
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9 years ago
Spectacular photo, Bossy!!!! Thanks for sharing.

One of my neighbors has a hunting Beagle and he's been carrying on a conversation with the man-in-the-moon for the last couple of hours. Doubt his owners are too happy...but he's having a wonderful time. LOL
morz8 - Washington Coast
9 years ago
I hope everyone who is able can get some photos to share. It's pouring down rain here, we're not going to see it.
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bengardening
9 years ago
I went to work at 5:45 this morning and when I went around the corner to the west, I couldn't believe how big and bright it looked here in the middle of SD
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ravencajun Zone 8b TX
9 years ago
Awesome in Houston too. Just went to dinner with family that is visiting and we all stood out admiring the glow.
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marylmi
9 years ago
Beautiful here and looks so close!
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9 years ago
The moon is beautiful tonight!

A super moon occurs about one in every 14th full moon. It is when the moon is at its shortest distance from Earth. 2016 has six super moons. December will also have a super moon.

However, this one is the brightest, largest and closest to earth since 1948.

Enjoy the night sky!
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Vertise
9 years ago
Beautiful! Thanks for posting about this!
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Sue_va
9 years ago
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Beautiful picture. For us: the largest super moon in nearly 70 years will rise early on Nov. 14, shining bright in the November night sky. I expect to get the best view from my back porch.
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User
9 years ago
Hope someone gets some shots...I'm pooped....
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phoggie
9 years ago
It is awesome here in Kansas and blessed with a clear sky to see it. I have a great picture, but for some reason, it won't post...:-(
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tete_a_tete
9 years ago
Drat! There is a lot of cloud here and no movement. But you never know. A gust might come.
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jemdandy
9 years ago
My Super Moon shot tonight over the Basilica of Holy Hill, WI.
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Michael
9 years ago
Just looked. Stunning!
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9 years ago
Wow, Jem! What a beautiful shot! Both you and Bossy have outdone yourselves. Both photos should be on public display for everyone to enjoy. Thank you so much for giving us a chance to appreciate your view.
katlan
9 years ago
Lit up our yard in south central PA. Beautiful!
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janey_alabama
9 years ago
We are down here at Fort Morgan beach, we extended our stay so we could see it from here. Feel very fortunate that the house was available for one more night :)
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9 years ago
Ohhh...lucky you, Janey. I don't have the slightest idea where Morgan Beach is...but I'd sure love to be there to see the visual effects of this moon. According to all I've read...tides should be both higher and lower than normal during this Super Moon period. Enjoy!
Rusty
9 years ago
Yesterday was very overcast all day and evening. When I checked outdoors around midnight, a heavy fog had settled in, so no moon of any kind was visible here. Today so far is beautifully clear and sunny, so maybe I'll have a second chance tonight.

Thank you to those sharing pictures so we can all enjoy it!

Rusty
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