The inhabitants of the Earth on the night of 8 September 9, will again be able to watch superlunie. The opportunity to observe this astronomical phenomenon presented to them the last time in 2014.
As reported at Space.com , during superluniya satellite of the Earth will appear 14% larger and 30% brighter than usual. This is due to the fact that the moon passes closest to the earth point of the orbit. At this point, the satellite is to the planet at 50,000 miles closer than when it goes the farthest orbital point.
“The inhabitants of Moscow there are many chances to see the upcoming superlunie. Forecasters promised that the weather will clear and allow to fully enjoy the spectacle” – the “Rossiyskaya Gazeta” . Residents of St. Petersburg was lucky not less. According to meteorologists, the sky over northern capital will also be clear, reports “to Fontanka.ru” .
According to “Rossiyskaya Gazeta”, the September superlunie will be the fifth in 2014. Prior to this “flaming ball” could be observed 1 and 30 January, and July 12 and 10 August. At the same time, according to post NASA, in 2014 accounted for only superlunie July 12, August 10 and September 9.
The current “Big Moon” will be the last before the day of the autumnal equinox. After that, for the inhabitants of the northern hemisphere comes astronomical autumn. Last year superlunie observed on 22 June. In 2012, this natural phenomenon inhabitants of the earth could watch on 6 May.
For the first time in the astronomical literature, the term “superlunie” appeared in 1979. It was introduced into circulation astrologer Richard Nolle. “This is not a new phenomenon, and has long been described in terms of astronomy, everyday. Now it no one is afraid, and before superluniyu attributed to various mystical properties”, – told the TV channel “The World” Associate Professor, Department of Geography Priamurskogo State University named after Sholom Aleichem Elena Stelmach.
As the Astronews.ru , in the cultures of many nations “superlunie” was perceived as a sign of impending disasters or major events. In addition, the astronomical phenomenon was seen as one explanation for the strange behavior or mental disorders.
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