SUNDAY SUPERMOON 2017 INDIA|FULL MOON|PURNIMA

The last time the Supermoon was observed was in November 2016, when the moon was especially 'super', since it was closest to the earth it had been since 1948.

Full moons can occur at any point along the moon’s elliptical path, but when a full moon occurs at or near the perigee, it looks slightly larger and brighter than a typical full moon. This is called a supermoon.

The last time the Supermoon was observed was in November 2016, when the moon was especially 'super', since it was closest to the earth it had been since 1948. Another Supermoon like that won't be witnessed until 2034.

The Supermoon, however, is not an astronomical term and was coined by American astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979. According to timeanddate.com, a Supermoon occurs when the centre of the moon is closer than 360,000 km to the centre of the earth.

The best time to witness the Supermoon is right after moonrise. When the moon is just above the horizon, it appears brightest and largest. This is called the Moon illusion.

When can I watch supermoon?

   

In India, this Sunday is you will get a chance to get up close with the moon. On December 3, you can see the supermoon around 16:00 GMT which is 9:30 pm according to Indian Standard Time

What is the best time to enjoy supermoon?

The best time to enjoy a supermoon is after moonrise when the moon is just above the horizon. At this position, a supermoon will look bigger and brighter.

When can I watch supermoon next?

The next episodes of the supermoon is on January 2 and 31, 2018. The moon will be called a ‘blue moon’, as it is the second full moon in a month.

How to see and capture supermoon?

NASA’s senior photographer, Bill Ingalls, shared some the tips to capture the moon and adviced not to make the mistake of photographing the moon by itself with no reference to anything. He recommends personalizing the experience by using people in the shot. “There are lots of great photos of people appearing to be holding the moon in their hand and that kind of thing. You can get really creative with it,” he was quoted as saying. To get the right light balance of the moon on newer iPhones and other smartphones, he advises, “Tap the screen and hold your finger on the object (in this case, the moon) to lock the focus. Then slide your finger up or down to darken or lighten the exposure.” For digital SLR photography, he advised to keep in mind that the moon is a moving object. He said that it’s a balancing act between trying to get the right exposure and realizing that the shutter speed typically needs to be a lot faster.