How to see tonight's Harvest supermoon in the UK
29.09.2023 - 08:01
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Stargazers across the UK tonight will be treated to a rare supermoon tonight.
The Harvest Moon will be the last supermoon to appear in the sky in 2023. It comes after a handful of supermoons close together on July 3, August 3, and August 30.
For a moon to be classed as a supermoon, it must be full at or near the time when the moon is at its nearest point to Earth, known as the perigee. While the perigee landed on September 27, the supermoon will be at its fullest tonight, Birmingham Live reports.
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According to retired NASA astrophysicist Fred Espanak, the moon will be 224,657 miles away from Earth during its fullest phase - 14,000 miles closer than the usual average. If you want to catch the supermoon tonight, we've broken down the best way of going about it.
The moon will appear to balloon in size in the early evening at 7pm in the east tonight. It will remain in the sky until 8.19am tomorrow, September 30, and will remain full when it shows up again the following evening.
Due to the sheer size of the supermoon, it will be relatively easy to see it in all its splendor at night. However, you can increase your chances by heading to an area that isn't obscured by trees or buildings.
It's also a good idea to avoid light pollution away from any large cities. Weather conditions may also have a major effect on visibility so be sure to check the forecast for your local area this evening to see if you might have to travel a bit to get optimal conditions for viewing the Harvest Moon.
If you happen to miss the supermoon tonight,