full cold moon

uploaded by PatriciaY December 12, 2008 at 10:56 am
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I couldn't pass this moon up. According to the Farmers Almanac...

Sky watchers will be dazzled by an exceptionally high, bright, and large Moon. In fact, this Moon is 14% bigger and 30% brighter than other full Moons this year. Why? The Moon is both in its full phase and at a point in its orbit that is nearest Earth, called its perigee. When these events occur together, the Moon is closer to Earth than usual. The effect? The Full Cold Moon will appear especially large near the horizon as the Sun sets.

The Moon is also high at this time of year; when it's overhead (near midnight), it will light up the landscape. Take a magical stroll and see your world at night. You won't need a flashlight!

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Too many clouds to see from out here near Pittsburgh, PA. I went out at 2 am, it was 20 degrees out, but could not see the moon. :-(

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