On March 19th, a full Moon of rare size and beauty rose in the east at sunset. It's a super "perigee moon". Occurs less than one hour away from perigee--a near-perfect coincidence that happens only 18 years or so,"
At its peak, the supermoon of March may appear 14 percent larger and 30 percent brighter than full moons (when the moon is at its farthest from Earth). The naked eye may not discern the difference as other factors as pollution blocking the view, clouds, etc. may affect our perception of the moon.
The best time to look was when the Moon is near the horizon. That is when illusion mixes with reality to produce a truly stunning view.
The next one is slated for 2029
Photo taken in Hoover Dam, in Westerville, Ohio
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