Saturday's Supermoon: Facts, Myths and Observing Tips The biggest full moon of 2012 — dubbed a "supermoon" by some — will light up the evening sky Saturday. Anyone with clear skies and a view to the East should get a good view of the seemingly large full moon as it rises. 'Supermoon' Tonight! Tips to See Year's Biggest Full Moon, Meteor Shower If the full moon looks a bit bigger and brighter in tonight's sky, you're not seeing things: It's just the "supermoon" — the biggest moon of 2012. And there's a meteor shower from Halley's comet peaking tonight, too, adding to the sky show. 'Supermoon' Science: Why Saturday's Full Moon is Biggest of 2012 UPDATE: For the latest on Saturday's "supermoon" and meteor shower, read our latest story here: 'Supermoon' Tonight! Tips to See Year's Biggest Full Moon, Meteor Shower Supermoon 2012: Close approach to Earth makes moon look larger than ever The full moon seen in May has been given many names by the world's cultures. Supermoon Saturday: Why it's the biggest, brightest of 2012 (+video) Supermoon Saturday: It's also called the 'Flower Moon,' and 'Milk Moon.' The 'supermoon' will be only 221,802 miles from Earth, the closest to our planet this year. 'Supermoon,' Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower To Attract Skywatchers On May 5, 2012 The biggest full moon of the year, a so-called "supermoon," will take center stage when it rises this weekend, and may interfere with the peak of an annual meteor shower created by the leftovers from Halley's comet. Supermoon, earth-grazing meteors, spring midpoint, and Cinco de Mayo: Okay, it's officially a party! The brightest, biggest moon of the year will grace an evening that offers lots to celebrate, including the midpoint of spring and Cinco de Mayo. The only downside may be that the supermoon will make earth-grazing fireballs from the Aquarid meteor shower harder to see. 'Supermoon,' Meteor Shower and Solar Eclipse to Grace May Skies UPDATE: For the latest on Saturday's "supermoon" and meteor shower, read our latest story here: 'Supermoon' Tonight! Tips to See Year's Biggest Full Moon, Meteor Shower How to see the supermoon — and meteors, too If the full moon looks a bit bigger and brighter in Saturday night's sky, you're not seeing things: It's just the "supermoon" — the biggest moon of 2012. And there's a meteor shower from Halley's Comet that's peaking as well, adding to the sky show. Supermoon Saturday: Why it's the biggest, brightest of 2012 Supermoon Saturday: It's also called the 'Flower Moon,' and 'Milk Moon.' The 'supermoon' will be only 221,802 miles from Earth, the closest to our planet this year.
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