'Super Moon'.
On March 19, 2011, the moon will be 3,56,577km away from the earth, its closest in 18 years.
The average distance of a normal lunar perigee (moon's closest point to earth) is 364,397 kilometers.
In other words, compared to its distance on other lunar perigees, the moon will be 7,600 kilometers closer to the earth on March 19.
Moreover, the moon will appear about 14% larger than normal in size when the full moon rises in the sky.
It is because of its large size that it is called the 'Super Moon'.
On March 19, 2011, the moon will be 3,56,577km away from the earth, its closest in 18 years.
The average distance of a normal lunar perigee (moon's closest point to earth) is 364,397 kilometers.
In other words, compared to its distance on other lunar perigees, the moon will be 7,600 kilometers closer to the earth on March 19.
Moreover, the moon will appear about 14% larger than normal in size when the full moon rises in the sky.
It is because of its large size that it is called the 'Super Moon'.