November Supermoon Shines Closest to Earth

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The moon will look bigger and brighter on Wednesday night. This is called a supermoon, the closest one this year.

The moon goes around Earth in an oval path. Sometimes, the full moon is closer to Earth.

A supermoon can look 14% bigger than usual. It can also shine 30% brighter in the sky.

Tides might be a little higher during a supermoon. However, this small change is usually hard to see.

You do not need special tools to watch the supermoon. The change in size is often hard to notice with bare eyes.

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What is a supermoon?

A supermoon is when the moon looks bigger and brighter because it is closer to Earth.

How much bigger can a supermoon look?

A supermoon can look 14% bigger than usual.

Do you need special tools to see the supermoon?

No, you do not need special tools to watch the supermoon.

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