A full moon that coincides with the moon's closest approach to earth is known as a "perigee full Moon" to astronomers or a "super Moon" to the media. At this time the full moon is at its largest and brightest as viewed from earth.
A full moon that coincides with the moon's closest approach to earth is known as a "perigee full Moon" to astronomers or a "super Moon" to the media. At this time the full moon is at its largest and brightest as viewed from earth.