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The planetarium in Colombo has planned to present the moon’s closest encounter with Earth in over 68 years, which is called the “Supermoon”, on November 14, 2016.

The full moon on November 14, 2016, will feature the closest full moon until November 25, 2034.

On November 14, at perigee, the moon can come as close as 356,509 km to Earth. On average, the distance from Earth to the moon is 384,400 km. A perigee full moon can be as much as 14% larger and 30% brighter than the full moon at apogee.

The point when the moon is closest to the Earth each month is called perigee and the point when it swings farthest away is called apogee.

When the full moon falls on the same day as the perigee, the moon in the sky appears larger and brighter than usual, creating a “Supermoon.”

“There are three full moons in 2016 that meet the definition of a supermoon – October, November and December. But November 14th full moon is the most superior,” the planetarium said.

It said this natural phenomenon can be observed around 7.30 p.m. on November 14, 2016.

Video by Indka Sri Aravinda


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  • Cobra Saturday, 12 November 2016 06:47 PM

    'Fly me to the supermoon moon and let me live among the stars...'!

    Kadiiya Saturday, 12 November 2016 07:08 PM

    We are coming there say Electricity, water and telephone bills!!!

    ANTON Sunday, 13 November 2016 08:25 AM

    BUT WE ALWAYS SEE SUPER STARS..........


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