Precise Times
Beginning of Moon Rise at 5:41pm
FULL Super Moon Rise at 6:27pm
Luna, or Earth's Moon, will be at its closest point for 2014.
Please arrive upto 30mins before Moon-Rise.
( Allow 5mins to walk down to Beach )
What is a Super Full Moon?
The distance of the moon from the Earth varies throughout the month and year. The average distance is about 238,000 miles (382,900 kilometers). The moon's position furthest away from Earth is called “apogee” while its closest approach to Earth is referred to as “perigee”. These events do not regularly coincide with the phases of the moon. However, it can happen that the moon is at perigee during the phase of full moon. This event is referred to as Super Full Moon.
In layman's terms, the Moon will appear BIGGER. To see how much, visit this link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermoon
What happens if a full moon occurs at apogee?
There are no universal rules as to how close the moon must be to qualify as a Super Full Moon. timeanddate.com uses the following definition:
- If a full moon is closer than 360,000 kilometers at perigee, it is considered a Super Full Moon.
- If it is further away than 400,000 kilometers at apogee, it is listed as a Micro Moon.
Typical Effects of the Moon
The moon is the Earth’s only natural satellite and the second brightest object in the sky after the Sun due to its soil’s reflective properties. It is in a synchronous rotation with the Earth, spinning at about the same speed and direction as it orbits around the Earth. This means that the same side always faces the Earth, and the half of the moon's surface that is facing outwards is never directly visible from Earth.
The tides on Earth are mostly generated by the intensity of the Moon’s gravitational pull from one side of the Earth to the other. The moon’s gravity can cause small ebbs and flows in the continents called land tides or solid Earth tides. These are greatest during the full and new moons because the sun and moon are aligned on the same or opposite sides of the Earth.
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Bring your Smiles, Trackables, Swaps, etc
Only one Rule, No Mooning :-)
Maybe another Rule, All Werewolves Must be on a Leesh. ;-)