November Supermoon

By Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306113)

Green Bay, Wisconsin

November 12, 2016 10:58am CST

Monday, November 14, our moon will be closer to the earth than it has been since 1948. The best time to see this phenomenon is just before sunrise Monday morning 6:22 AM EST. This year will mark three such supermoons with the first being last month, October 16, and next month December 14. However, this moon, Monday, will be the closest the moon will be to the earth, making it look larger than either moon from October and December. The reason the moon will appear so large is because of its elliptical orbit, which brings the moon closer than at other times. During this time we will also have 30% more moonlight than at other times. The next time this phenomenon occurs will be in 2034. So if you miss it now, you'll have another chance in 18 years. For some of us, this will be our only chance to see such a moon. Now the only thing that needs to happen is clear skies. From my experience with such phenomenon's lately, there had been cloudy skies making it impossible to see meteor showers, large moons, or anything else the heavens are showing us that is extraordinary. I hope you will be able to see it. Reportedly, you should be able to see it both Sunday night and Monday night, but the best will be just before sunrise Monday morning. I wish you all clear skies so you can see this wonderful event. Thanks for reading.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

13 Nov 16

I'm going to try and remember to look for it. I am usually up before sunrise so maybe I can catch it Monday morning.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

14 Nov 16

@just4him Unfortunately, the moon isn't within my view this morning and it's too early and cold to go downstairs and try to find it

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306113)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

14 Nov 16

@simone10 I was prepared to go find it at 3:30 AM. When I went outside, it was warmer than I expected and it was just overhead so I got some good pictures of it.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306113)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

14 Nov 16

That would be wonderful. I usually am too, so hopefully I can get a good view and we actually have clear skies.

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@Jackalyn (7559)

• Oxford, England

12 Nov 16

Reminds me to check the best time to see it here.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306113)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

14 Nov 16

I hope you can.

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@Jackalyn (7559)

• Oxford, England

17 Nov 16

@just4him Nope.Toi much rain drizzling down this week.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306113)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

18 Nov 16

@Jackalyn Aww, that's a shame.

@LadyDuck (458006)

• Switzerland

13 Nov 16

I have my camera and tripod ready and I hope for a clear sky. The next time will be on 2035 and I do not know if I will be here.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306113)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

14 Nov 16

I hope you get some good pictures and have a clear sky.

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@LadyDuck (458006)

• Switzerland

14 Nov 16

@just4him NO, unfortunately the sky is all cloudy, I will have no chance to take pictures. My usual luck.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306113)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

14 Nov 16

@LadyDuck I'm sorry. I was able to take some pictures at 3:30 this morning. If you look at the one on the comment for DiannN, this one is just a little larger.

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@amadeo (111948)

• United States

12 Nov 16

I am super exciting to see this.Hope that I can get some photo.I believe it is supposed to be clear?

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@cacay1 (83223)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

13 Nov 16

Me too excited to watch this superb moon.

Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306113)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

13 Nov 16

It was clear all day today, so I hope it still is when the moon is at its finest.

crazyhorseladycx

@crazyhorseladycx (39515)

• United States

13 Nov 16

yepperz, been countin' the days down'n hopin' fer those clear skies.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306113)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

14 Nov 16

We've had several days of clear skies. I hope it holds for tonight as well.

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@JudyEv (325755)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 Nov 16

Vince is hoping he might be able to get good photos of it.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306113)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

14 Nov 16

That would be great. I just charged my camera battery, so I should be able to get some nice pictures, if I remember and it's clear.

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@celticeagle (159008)

• Boise, Idaho

13 Nov 16

I noticed that the moon was so close and went to BIng and read up on what you have just wrote. Interesting that it hasn't been this close to the Earth since before I was born.

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@celticeagle (159008)

• Boise, Idaho

14 Nov 16

@just4him .....DId you get to see it?

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306113)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

14 Nov 16

Me either. So I'm really hoping to see it.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306113)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

14 Nov 16

@celticeagle Yes, and got a couple pictures that I posted on a couple comments. DianneN's is the earlier, and Anna's is the pre-dawn picture.

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@Tampa_girl7 (48929)

• United States

13 Nov 16

It will be neat to see.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306113)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

14 Nov 16

Yes it will.

@Jessicalynnt (50525)

• Centralia, Missouri

14 Nov 16

I went out and looked at it last night, it was pretty and did seem bigger!

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@Jessicalynnt (50525)

• Centralia, Missouri

16 Nov 16

@just4him even though it wasnt full last night it was still super pretty

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306113)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

17 Nov 16

@Jessicalynnt Yes it was. I tried taking a picture of it this morning when I saw it looking large and beautiful. You can barely see it on the photo against the blue sky.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306113)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

15 Nov 16

I got pictures and yes, it did and wanted to get one tonight, but had to recharge the camera battery. That one looked bigger at 9 when I went to bed.

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@sol_cee (38223)

• Philippines

13 Nov 16

Beautiful Luna.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306113)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

14 Nov 16

Yes it is. I got some nice photos of it.

Nanette Piotrowski

@nanette64 (20364)

• Fairfield, Texas

12 Nov 16

I'm really looking forward to it @just4him and I hope our skies are clear too. As you say, I won't be around in 2034; that's for sure.

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Nanette Piotrowski

@nanette64 (20364)

• Fairfield, Texas

14 Nov 16

@just4him I looked at it at 11pm and then again at 5:15 am. They looked similar. The thing that stood out most to me was the blinding light from the moon.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306113)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

14 Nov 16

@nanette64 I took pictures of them and I can easily see from the pictures that the one I took at 3:30 this morning was larger than the one at 9 last night.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306113)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

13 Nov 16

Now that I know where to look for it, I hope I remember to look for it. I would be able to see it right out my bedroom window. I might need to set my alarm to be able to see it.

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@DianneN (246720)

• United States

13 Nov 16

I hope to see it!!!!

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@DianneN (246720)

• United States

14 Nov 16

@just4him So far, here as well. Have you seen how beautiful it is right now?

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306113)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

14 Nov 16

@DianneN I haven't looked. I'll try and see if I can see it. I found it out my east facing bedroom window. This is the best shot I have of it for now.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306113)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

14 Nov 16

I hope you do too. So far we have clear skies.

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@tzwrites (4835)

• Romania

13 Nov 16

I always try to get a glimpse of such phenomenon and so far I have seen nothing

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306113)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

14 Nov 16

I'm sorry. That is usually the way it is with me as well. Fortunately I was able to see it and get photos last night and early this morning.

@amandajay (23264)

• New Zealand

12 Nov 16

Its a holiday for us. Full moon poya day

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306113)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

14 Nov 16

That's great!

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@amandajay (23264)

• New Zealand

14 Nov 16

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@topffer (42156)

• France

12 Nov 16

Thank you for the information. I was not there in 1948, and I would not bet that I will be there in 2034, so I will try to not miss this "Supermoon", it will be a good occasion to take some photos.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306113)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

14 Nov 16

I wasn't around in 1948 either. I already took some early photos and hope to get more in the pre-dawn hours.

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Your Highness Emperor Albert Whisker

@CaptAlbertWhisker (32507)

• Calgary, Alberta

12 Nov 16

I Will be so disappointed, If didn't grow fangs and turn into a wolf.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306113)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

14 Nov 16

I hope you won't be disappointed.

@cacay1 (83223)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

13 Nov 16

Very nice post , a great reminder to know about the appearance of super moon tomorrow..Tomorrow, I might see this super moon.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306113)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

14 Nov 16

That would be great!

@AutumnSnow (4584)

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12 Nov 16

I am so fascinated with the moon. I can't wait to see this Monday. I would love to get a good telescope although I know Monday we wont need one,lol.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306113)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

14 Nov 16

I'm already seeing the early Sunday night moon. It should be closer and bigger at pre-dawn.

@JustBhem (70555)

• Davao, Philippines

12 Nov 16

I will surely don't want to miss it. Thanks fir sharing.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306113)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

14 Nov 16

I hope you don't miss it.

@Hari101 (1123)

• Chennai, India

13 Nov 16

Surely we shouldn't miss this. I hope I will see the moon tomorrow and possibly a photograph :) Thanks for sharing t his with us.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306113)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

14 Nov 16

I got some great photos of it. The early night photo isn't as large as the one at 3:30 AM. It was better seeing it than in the photo.