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On 11/14/16, the full moon will appear larger than any time since 1948. While this is rare, it's not going to ne all that spectacular, as it will appear only 7% bigger than its smallest. The Moon will be at perigee (Closest in its orbit around Earth). It hits perigee avery orbit, but only occasionally does this closest approach coincide with a full Moon. So will it be spectacular? No. But if it's on your Bucket List, don't miss it. Rusty  "StaRV II"'94 28' Breakaway: MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP Nelson and Chester, not-spoiled Golden Retrievers Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not. In either case the idea is quite staggering. - Arthur C. Clarke It was a woman who drove me to drink, and I've been searching thirty years to find her and thank her - W. C. Fields | ||
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| 2/16 Captain Doom |
http://arstechnica.com/science...-but-what-causes-it/ Rusty "StaRV II"'94 28' Breakaway: MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP Nelson and Chester, not-spoiled Golden Retrievers Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not. In either case the idea is quite staggering. - Arthur C. Clarke It was a woman who drove me to drink, and I've been searching thirty years to find her and thank her - W. C. Fields | |||
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| 2/16 Captain Doom |
Tonight! Rusty "StaRV II"'94 28' Breakaway: MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP Nelson and Chester, not-spoiled Golden Retrievers Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not. In either case the idea is quite staggering. - Arthur C. Clarke It was a woman who drove me to drink, and I've been searching thirty years to find her and thank her - W. C. Fields | |||
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Growing up, it seems to me, that the moon was much bigger and a little bit brighter way back when. Nowadays it appears that the moon has orbited farther out. I'm sure it's just me.
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| 8/19 |
 Maybe you just need glasses.  | |||
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| 2/16 Captain Doom |
It has increased its mean distance from Earth about ¼" since you were a youngster. Most likely this is a result of the optical illusion that the Moon appears bigger at the horizon than at the zenith. Rusty "StaRV II"'94 28' Breakaway: MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP Nelson and Chester, not-spoiled Golden Retrievers Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not. In either case the idea is quite staggering. - Arthur C. Clarke It was a woman who drove me to drink, and I've been searching thirty years to find her and thank her - W. C. Fields | |||
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| 8/19 |
¼" ? How many Harbor Freight free tape measures did you have to link together to get the measurement Rusty?  From you link above I think we need to measure it again in 2034 and compare again.  Tonight's the night! | |||
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It was a very pretty and bright moon last night. Glad I got to see cause I won't be around next time it happens. Mary Don't mess with us old folks, we don't get old by being stupid! 1968 Barth trailer, 1975 Barth Motorhome and 1985 Barth Motorhome | |||
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