The most recent Supermoon occurrence was on August 10, 2014. The next and closest supermoon of 2014 will be on September 9.
The Moon's distance varies each month between approximately 357,000 kilometers (222,000 mi) and 406,000 km (252,000 mi) due to its elliptical orbit around the Earth. According to NASA, a full moon at perigee is up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than one at its farthest point, or apogee. approximately every 14th full moon will be a supermoon.
The Moon's distance varies each month between approximately 357,000 kilometers (222,000 mi) and 406,000 km (252,000 mi) due to its elliptical orbit around the Earth. According to NASA, a full moon at perigee is up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than one at its farthest point, or apogee. approximately every 14th full moon will be a supermoon.
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| Supermoon at Umaid Bhawan Palace, India |
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