Super Flower Moon lights up the sky tonight
What is a "Super Flower Moon"???
A "Super Flower Moon" is set to blossom across mid-Missouri tonight. The name is actually because the we'll be seeing two different moons.
The Supermoon comes from a phenomenon that describes the position of the moon relative to the earth. When the moon's orbit takes it closest to the earth, it makes the moon appear larger and brighter.
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The Flower Moon part is a bit easier to understand-- it's a full moon in the month of May. The reason it's called a flower moon is because flowers have typically started their blooming process by now.
"How can I see it?"
The best time to get out and view this phenomenon is an hour after sunset and an hour before sunrise. You'll either need to get out between 9pm-10pm or be up extra early tomorrow around 5am.
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Clouds shouldn't be a major issues this evening, but better viewing conditions will be tomorrow morning, with clouds cleared out.
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You can share your photos of the Super Flower Moon with ABC 17! Happy viewing!
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-Luke