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Supermoon in Bangkok, Thailand

Tonight, a thrilling moment will appear which the Nasa refer to as the Supermoon. This phenomenon will be as a result of the moon nearing the earth more than it has ever done in the previous 69years. The moon will then appear 14 per cent bigger and 30 percent brighter than its regular appearance on both of the nights. The incredible optical feature is visible without the need of a telescope. The Tonight’s moon appearance will match nothing else than the November 25th, 2034 Supermoon occurrence. The event means that the moon will not exhibit this again until November 25, 2034.

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Theoretically, as the moon is in its orbit, it will come near the earth at its closest point called the “Perigree’’. This distance is estimated to be 221,525 miles (356,510 km). Don’t Miss the Largest Supermoon tonight at 11.23am UK time and in western North America together with many Pacific islands on the east of the International Date Line. Individuals in the UK who are interested in catching up with this rare phenomenon might have to wait shortly before 5 pm. This time is when the full moon will emerge fully. It will appear in the evening hours in Asia and Australia. Persons in Europe, Africa, and New Zealand will be able to watch it at midnight.

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In conclusion, the Supermoon is an optical illusion that occurs when the moon nears the horizon so much that the human eye perception can easily mistake it for physical objects like the hills, buildings, and trees. The moon appears to be unusually bigger and is sometimes mistaken for a low hanging moon. To see it, you can wait late in the afternoon as the sun is setting. Look for a good spot to watch the evening with the most brilliant view. As the sun is setting, a point will reach where it is closest to the earth on the horizon.

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