Super Perigee Moon Occuring Saturday, May 5: Photo Tips, Video & More

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Saturday night you should check out the moon at moonrise. When it's closest to the horizon you'll be able to see a significant difference in the size of the moon. It's an illusion. The moon will appear 14 percent bigger than it normally appears.

It's best to view it at moonrise because you'll have objects on the horizon to compare it too.

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Science: The moon will officially become full Saturday (May 5) at 11:35 p.m. EDT. And because this month's full moon coincides with the moon's perigee — its closest approach to Earth — it will also be the year's biggest.

The moon will swing in 221,802 miles (356,955 kilometers) from our planet, offering skywatchers a spectacular view of an extra-big, extra-bright moon, nicknamed a supermoon.

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Here are the times, degrees and more about the moon for tomorrow night via

Meridian Passing

Date Moonrise Moonset Time  Illuminated Phase

May 5, 2012-
7:24 PM
5:16 AM
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Full Moon at 10:35 PM
super perigee moon bargain mom.jpgChristie Dedman/News Staff -- My photo from last year's Super Perigee event at Palisades Park in Blount County.

Tips for photographing a moonrise:

1. Tripod or Monopod

2. Pick a clean horizon with an object or a few objects that will deftly clarify the horizon.

3. Silhouettes will make the moon look the brightest and the biggest.

4. The timeframe to photograph the moon at moonrise will only last a few minutes.  So be ready.

5.  Sunset is at 6:58 p.m. s

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