The last supermoon of 2019 will loom large and bright in the sky next week

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The celestial wonder is called the ‘full worm spring supermoon’ because it coincides with the thaw of the ground as well as the return of worms and the birds which swoop down to eat them.

On March 20, the moon will appear larger and brighter than usual as its orbit brings it closer to Earth.

This year’s moon is extra-special because it coincides with the spring equinox, when the centre of the sun appears above the equator.A Super Snow Moon rises behind One World Trade Center and the Manhattan skyline shortly after sunset on February 19, 2019, in New York City AdvertisementIt happens when a full moon coincides with the moment our satellite reaches its perigee, which is the closest point of its orbit to Earth.

There will also be several other supermoons throughout the year which will not be visible because they coincide with new moons when the surface of the moon cannot be seen from Earth.A supermoon is seen over Turkey’s Istanbul on February 19, 2019 Unless the weather is cloudy, you will be able to see the moon with the naked eye because – duh – it will appear much bigger than usual.

 

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