There’s only a matter of days to go before one of the most spectacular astronomical events of the year – the Full Snow Moon.
The Full Snow Moon is the biggest supermoon of the year, during which the moon will look notably bigger and brighter than usual.
Best of all, the stunning event will be visible with the naked eye, so there’s no need to splash out on expensive equipment!
Here’s everything you need to know, including how and when to see the supermoon.
When is the supermoon?
The supermoon will appear on the evening of February 19.
Look to the skies from 15:53 GMT for your best chance of seeing it.
What is a supermoon?
Our Moon orbits Earth in an oval shape, bringing it closer to and farther from our planet as it goes around.
At the apogee – the farthest point in this orbit – the moon is about 253,000 miles from Earth on average.
Meanwhile, at the perigee – the closest point in the ellipse – the moon is about 226,000 miles from Earth.
When a full moon appears at perigee, it’s slightly brighter and larger than a regular full moon, earning it the name of ‘supermoon.’
What else is the supermoon called?
This particular supermoon is often referred to be several other names.
In Native American tribes, this full moon was known as the Full Snow Moon, because the heaviest snows fell at this time of year.
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It’s almost sometimes called the Full Hunger Moon, since the snows made hunting difficult.
When is the next supermoon?
If you miss this supermoon, there’s only one more chance to see a supermoon in 2019.
The third and final supermoon of 2019 will take place on March 21.
This full moon was known as the Full Worm Moon by Native American tribes, because the ground would be soft enough at this time of the year for earthworms to appear.
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