Tonight's full Moon will be almost 12 percent bigger than some of the full Moons this year, according to NASA. The reason: The Moon is near perigee, the point on its slightly out-of-round orbit that is closest to Earth.
This Moon is called the Harvest Moon, owing to its timing of being nearest the autumnal equinox. Farmers in the past relied on it to harvest all night. The Harvest Moon is not always closer and bigger than normal.
The Moon will rise around 6 p.m. local time. It will be officially "full" at 11:13 p.m. ET, though the Moon is never really full.
Some other strange Moon facts:
The Moon is not bigger when on the horizon.
The Moon is moving away as you read this. Far away.
There is no proof the Moon makes people crazy.
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2006-10-06 08:47:04 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
I was looking at the moon last night and it was sooooo bright and big, I can't wait to see it tonight! Thanks for the info!
2006-10-06 08:51:39 · answer #1 · answered by LilLiE 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I saw that earlier but thanks for reminding us. I'm one of those goofs that can't help but stand outside gazing at the cool sites in the sky. I love the special times like this full moon and unique planetary alignments.
2006-10-06 15:49:34 · answer #2 · answered by toff 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
are you sure about the crazy part???
i thought it was a fact that the moon had psychological effects on you!
God Bless
2006-10-06 18:59:03 · answer #3 · answered by lifeinheavenforeever 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you know that there is a secret space station on the back side of the moon. Do a google search for "moon space station".
2006-10-06 15:49:51 · answer #4 · answered by BBoyd 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
yea i just read about it, thats really cool and perfect for a friday night in october. big full moon, thats awesome.
2006-10-06 15:48:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
sweet, last full moon there were 37 admissions to the psych unit; job security for Joni b.
2006-10-06 15:48:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Witchy1 LOVES the full moon!!!!!!!!!
2006-10-06 16:04:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I bet there's gonna be a lot of crazy people out there tonight
2006-10-06 15:53:03 · answer #8 · answered by Hando C 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
That's cool. I'll have to check it out.
2006-10-06 18:36:45 · answer #9 · answered by ▒Яenée▒ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OwooooooooooooooooOOOOOO!
2006-10-06 15:52:45 · answer #10 · answered by Ad Just 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋