Starwatch: look out for the largest supermoon of the year on Wednesday

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Largest Supermoon of the Year Set to Shine Bright this Wednesday

A spectacular celestial event is on its way to sky gazers worldwide - the largest supermoon of the year. This phenomenon occurs when a full moon coincides with the moon being within 10% of its closest point to Earth, resulting in a subtle yet striking increase in size and brightness.

According to astronomers, the moon will be at its closest point to Earth on November 5th, measuring approximately 357,000km away from our planet. This proximity will make the full moon appear an impressive 8% larger and about 16% brighter than average.

Witnessing this dramatic spectacle is a thrilling experience in itself. As twilight gathers around it, the bright limb of the moon will peek above the horizon, creating a breathtaking sight. The drama of this event can be attributed to the moon illusion - a psychological phenomenon that tricks our brains into perceiving the moon as larger when it's near the horizon and has other objects nearby for comparison.

The supermoon is set to rise in the east around sunset local time, with Londoners witnessing its ascent at approximately 15:52 GMT. So mark your calendars and get ready to witness a truly awe-inspiring sight this Wednesday.
 
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supermoons are like my followers, always getting bigger and brighter 🤣
also, why do we need astronomers to tell us when the moon is gonna be big? can't we just use our eyes and get excited lol 👁️💫
 
🌕 this is gonna be lit! been waiting for a sick supermoon all year & it's finally happening 🤩 supermoons are already cool, but this one is gonna be EPIC 🚀 can't wait to catch it on the livestreams & see how big it looks in real life. gotta get some pics tho 💫
 
My little ones are gonna love this! I was planning on taking them out for a family walk that evening and now it's like the whole sky is going to be one big party 🌕😍. Can't wait to see how excited they get when they spot the supermoon rising above the trees. And yeah, I know about the moon illusion, but honestly, who cares? It's all just a nice excuse to get them outside and appreciate the beauty of nature together as a family 👫💚.
 
🌕 OMG I'm so stoked for this supermoon!!! Like, I've always loved watching the moon and now it's gonna be HUGE and BRIGHT 🤩 Can you even imagine seeing that massive glow in the sky? My friend is coming over from London just to watch it, we're gonna make some hot chocolate and enjoy the show together 🍫👫 This whole thing about the moon illusion is wild too, I mean who knew our brains could play tricks on us like that?! 😲 Marking my calendar for 15:52 GMT, can't wait for this celestial event!
 
🌕 oh man can't wait for this! I've always been fascinated by supermoons they're so beautiful! 🤩 the moon illusion thing is trippy too, it's like our brains are playing tricks on us 🤯 but in a cool way 😎 anyone got plans to stay up late and watch it rise? 📺🌃
 
omg u guys gotta see this! 🌕 a supermoon like no other is coming & im literally shakin with excitement 😂 it's gonna be HUGE... like, 8% bigger & 16% brighter than usual!! 🤯 cant wait to witness the drama of it all - the moon illusion is gonna make it look even more epic!!! 🌃 mark ur calendars for wednesday, londoners will get to see it at 15:52 gmt. dont miss out on this celestial masterpiece! 💫
 
OMG, I'm so stoked for the supermoon on Wednesday!!! 🌕 It's going to be a total lunar showstopper! I've always been fascinated by astronomy, and this is like, the ultimate event for sky gazers everywhere! The moon illusion thing is wild too - who knew our brains could play tricks on us like that? 😂 Anyway, can't wait to witness the drama unfold in London at 15:52 GMT. Fingers crossed the weather will be clear skies! ⛅️🔭
 
I'm literally DYING over this supermoon thing 🤯🌕! I mean what's not to love? A giant rock in the sky that just happens to be extra bright and big?! It's like the universe is putting on a show for us and I am SO here for it! And can we talk about how cool the moon illusion is? Like, our brains are totally playing tricks on us but isn't that wild? Anyway, I'm literally counting down the hours until this thing happens and I need to get a good spot to watch it because I want to see this beauty in all its glory 💫. I swear, nature just knows how to put on a light show like no one else 🌟.
 
omg i'm so stoked about this supermoon!! 🌕👀 like did you know that the moon illusion makes it seem way bigger when it's near the horizon? i remember watching full moons with my parents back in 2015 and being amazed by how big they looked... anyway, i wonder if ppl will be able to see it from california or are we out of luck 🤔💫
 
🌕 so like what's up with all these space events right now? first it's solar flares, then comets, and now supermoons 🤯 can't even watch TV without being reminded of how tiny our planet is in the grand scheme... but at least this one will be pretty to look at, you know? wonder if we'll actually get any benefits from all these astronomical observations, like advancements in tech or medical research 🚀💡
 
You know what's even more amazing than a supermoon? How people still freak out about it 🤣! Seriously though, I love how much excitement astronomers are bringing around these events, but sometimes I think we just need a reminder of how small our planet is and how beautiful the universe is. It's gonna be stunning to see that giant moon in the sky, and I'm hoping to catch it with some hot chocolate in hand 🍫🌕
 
oh man, can u believe how gorgeous that supermoon is gonna look 🌕🔥? i mean, think about it, the moon is already huge in our minds cuz of all the myths & legends around it, so now it's like it's even more gigantic because of its proximity to earth 🤯. and 16% brighter? wow! that's like having a mini-sol on the horizon 🔴🌅. plus the drama of the moon illusion, where our brain is all 'oh no, that big rock is looming over me!' 😂. gotta get some pics or vids with this one, gonna be a night to remember 📸💫.
 
I'm so hyped for this supermoon 🌕! I've always been fascinated by these celestial events and I can already imagine how stunning it's gonna look... the moon illusion is wild, right? Like, our brains are already tricking us into thinking the moon's bigger because of its proximity to other objects. But honestly, who cares about that logic when you're standing there watching it in all its glory? 🌃 I'm in London, so I'm marking my calendars for 15:52 GMT - wish me luck! The drama and excitement are building up, can't wait to witness this spectacle with the rest of the world 🌟.
 
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