This year, there will be SIX supermoons.
A supermoon is when our planet’s satellite is in its new or full state, and is at its closest to the Earth - 361,885 km or less. This point is called the perigee.
April 8, 2020, will present the closest full moon supermoon of 2020.
When will supermoons appear?
March 9, 2000: 222,081 miles (357,404 km)
April 8, 2020: 221,851 miles (357,035 km)
May 7, 2020: 224,429 miles (361,184 km)
September 17, 2000: 223,828 miles (360,216 km)
October 16, 2020: 221,797 miles (356,948 km)
November 15, 2020: 222,666 miles (358,347 km)
The closest full supermoon of the year will be on April, 8.
How to observe a supermoon
You can observe this phenomenon with the naked eye but as the moon will also shine a bit brighter, it's the perfect time if you wish to photograph it.
You can also admire it in further detail with a telescope.
Will you look at the supermoon tonight? Let us know in the comments!
