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A Micromoon Will Grace the Night Skies This Weekend
A micromoon is set to light up the night sky this weekend, with the full moon appearing slightly smaller and dimmer on Saturday night. However, the change will be subtle and may be hard to notice without close observation.
“This is a very slight difference,” said astrophysicist Alain Brizard from Saint Michael's College in Vermont.
The micromoon occurs when the moon is at its farthest point from Earth in its elliptical orbit, making it appear smaller compared to a supermoon, which happens when the moon is closer to Earth and appears larger.
To catch a glimpse of the micromoon, simply head outdoors to an area with a clear view of the sky. While micromoons and supermoons happen several times a year, they occur when the moon’s full phase aligns with its orbit.
Another micromoon will occur in May, and three supermoons are expected to appear in October, November, and December.
In March, a more dramatic lunar event took place—a total eclipse turned the moon a striking coppery red, captivating skywatchers around the world.