A full moon rising is a monthly highlight for all stargazers, and this month it's made extra-special by not only being bigger than normal, but also because it coincides with the spring equinox
Are you ready for another supermoon? On Wednesday, March 20, a full moon will rise due east very close to the time of the spring equinox. The spring equinox simply marks the moment in Earth's orbit when the Sun crosses the celestial equator, but arguably the chance to watch a full moon rise at, or close to, the moment of the equinox makes this so-called"Super Worm Equinox Moon" particularly special .
The spring equinox marks that point in Earth's annual orbit when the Sun crosses the celestial equator to create longer, warmer days as the northern hemisphere begins to tilt towards the Sun. Equinox means"equal night," and on Wednesday there will be equal hours of daylight and darkness. Consequently, a supermoon looks slightly bigger than a"normal" moon, but only by a few percents. You will only notice it if you watch the Super Worm Equinox Moon at moonrise in the east on March 20.A supermoon rises over the Parthenon on the ancient Acropolis Hill in Athens, Greece, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019. Technically speaking, the Super Worm Equinox Moon on March 20 is the smallest of 2019's three supermoons because.
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