Bhopal, December 4 (Udaipur Kiran) – Astronomy enthusiasts are in for a special celestial treat tonight as Thursday brings this year’s final full moon, which will appear as a supermoon. The moon will look relatively larger and more luminous in the night sky and can be observed glowing throughout the night.

National Award-winning science communicator Sarika Gharu explained that today the moon will be closer to Earth, at a distance of approximately 3,57,218 kilometers. This phenomenon is also called the Cold Moon. She mentioned that when observed during moonrise, it will appear even larger due to the moon illusion effect.

The moon will travel across the sky from east to west and reach its closest point to Earth at 4:44 AM. No special equipment will be needed to view this celestial event. However, observers will experience the moon’s brightness more intensely if they view it from locations away from city lights.

Sarika explained that a supermoon occurs when the full moon is at the closest point in its orbit around Earth, known as perigee. Due to this proximity, it appears larger and more brilliant than a regular full moon. The supermoon’s radiance can be better appreciated by moving away from urban lighting.

This marks the final supermoon of the year, making it a significant astronomical event for sky watchers across the country.

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