Biggest and brightest full moon

 

Tonight's full moon

will be the biggest and brightest full moon of the year. It offers anyone with clear skies an opportunity to identify easy-to-see features on the moon.

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This being the first full moon of 2010, it is also known as the wolf moon, a moniker dating back to Native American culture and the notion that hungry wolves howled at the full moon on cold winter nights.

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As a bonus, Mars will be just to the left of the moon tonight. Look for the reddish, star-like object.

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Finally, be sure to get out and see the full moon as it rises, right around sunset. Along the horizon, the moon tends to seem even bigger. This is just an illusion.

edit delete reply viera7 wrote on Feb 11, '10 robbekop said I like watching the sky -- but I prefer summertime , take care Viera so do I Fred...or I like spring as well... Hugs and smiles...

delete reply robbekop wrote on Feb 1, '10 I like watching the sky -- but I prefer summertime , take care Viera

delete reply simplyregina wrote on Jan 30, '10 It was really stunning view of moon tonight Thanks for sharing Viera Enjoy your weekend and take care Smile for you ~ Regina

delete reply firefysh wrote on Jan 30, '10 Thanks, Viera. I'll be out there howling. :-)

delete reply belita747 wrote on Jan 30, '10 When we experience the beauties of nature, we always learn about ourselves....