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Old 12-11-2008, 06:35 AM
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Default December 12 — The Full Cold Moon

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.
Lucky you if you're aloft tonight!


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Old 12-11-2008, 11:06 AM
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About 33,000 miles closer to be exact. This will be the closest the moon is to earth for all of 2008. Additionally, on January 9th the moon will be at its closest for all of 2009 as well...
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