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How much bigger does the moon look in the sky during a super moon?
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The difference is hard to notice without special instruments. The distance to the Moon at periapsis is about 363,000 km; at apoapsis the distance is about 405,000 km - a difference of about 12%. That will also be the apparent difference in size.
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What is bigger earths moon or Mars?
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How much bigger is a super moon then the regular moon?
500 ft
What does a super moon look like?
the super moon looks orange or red
What happens during a super moon?
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Why does the moon look big from earth?
because the moon is bigger from space
Why is the moon bigger than the sun?
It is not because it is only an optical illusion that makes the moon look bigger than the sun
How does a super moon occur?
Its just a full moon during the period of the closest approach of the moon to the Earth.
Why does the moon get bigger and smaller during the month?
Because of how the moon and the Earth rotate on their respective axis.
Is the sun and moon the same size?
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How much does the moon look in the sky during the super moon?
The difference is hard to notice without special instruments. The distance to the Moon at periapsis is about 363,000 km; at apoapsis the distance is about 405,000 km - a difference of about 12%. That will also be the apparent difference in size.
Does the earth's moon look bigger or smaller from Mars?
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During New Moon and Full Moon, the moon's gravity pulls on the oceans more than during the other phases. Therefore at night time the tides are highest under the full moon.
Why does the moon seem bigger when it is rising?
Moon illusion is when the moon seems bigger when it is rising. So really the moon is not bigger it is in the mind.
