Observers have dubbed it a "supermoon." On Saturday the moon was bigger and brighter than it has been for 20 years. As it orbits the earth in an elliptical fashion, one side of the moon (the perigee) will be about 50,000 km closer to the Earth than the other side, known as the apogee. But you'll only note the difference if you spot it when it's in the horizon, hanging low. Astronomers and psychologists can't explain why, but when it's viewed through foreground objects, like trees or buildings, illusion fuses with reality and the perceived size is stunning. The perigee moon will appear 14% larger and 30% brighter. Scientists call it the "moon illusion."
During this phase the moon causes tide levels to rise. This has led to the rumor that the moon's movements triggered the Japanese tsunami. But according to NASA, tide waves are only usually pushed up a few inches.
What the moon does signify is that now, worms will start coming out and the robins will return. That explains why they call it the "worm moon," and it's a sign that spring is on its way.
Here are some links with more infor in case you are interested. http://www.sfbg.com/pixel_vision/2011/03/18/enjoy-saturday%E2%80%99s-extreme-super-worm-moon
Yesterday some guy on the set was bragging he'd been acting since he was three.
He was posturing to beat the band.
So I said "Yeah... I've been a stand-in for Sandra Bullock, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Lassie."
Then I said "You know that song by Ben E. King, 'Stand By Me"? King wrote it for me, because I've been a stand in for just about every famous actor. So there."
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Glad you saw it. It was visible here and lit the city up.
It's called a "Supermoon."
Observers have dubbed it a "supermoon." On Saturday the moon was bigger and brighter than it has been for 20 years. As it orbits the earth in an elliptical fashion, one side of the moon (the perigee) will be about 50,000 km closer to the Earth than the other side, known as the apogee. But you'll only note the difference if you spot it when it's in the horizon, hanging low. Astronomers and psychologists can't explain why, but when it's viewed through foreground objects, like trees or buildings, illusion fuses with reality and the perceived size is stunning. The perigee moon will appear 14% larger and 30% brighter. Scientists call it the "moon illusion."
During this phase the moon causes tide levels to rise. This has led to the rumor that the moon's movements triggered the Japanese tsunami. But according to NASA, tide waves are only usually pushed up a few inches.
What the moon does signify is that now, worms will start coming out and the robins will return. That explains why they call it the "worm moon," and it's a sign that spring is on its way.
Here are some links with more infor in case you are interested.
http://www.sfbg.com/pixel_vision/2011/03/18/enjoy-saturday%E2%80%99s-extreme-super-worm-moon
etc.
It's this way because of the enormous numbers of kids and teens who want to be werewolves.
And vampires.
Ahwoo, as Warren would say.
Yesterday some guy on the set was bragging he'd been acting since he was three.
He was posturing to beat the band.
So I said "Yeah... I've been a stand-in for Sandra Bullock, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Lassie."
Then I said "You know that song by Ben E. King, 'Stand By Me"? King wrote it for me, because I've been a stand in for just about every famous actor. So there."
I seen some worms when digging yesterday. So i guess the worm moon thing is true.
Hey, it's The Worm's birthday today, remember?
The worm moon. Did you know that?
I did email him.
When the moon hits your eyes like a big pizza pie .....that's a worm eh? nice pic
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