According to calculations by an astrologer, Richard Nolle, the moon would be at its closest to the earth tonight. He calls this phenomenon as the Supermoon. According to Nolle, the moon would be the closest to earth at about 356,577 km away. This means that we will see a very bright moon in the sky tonight.
Nolle also believes that the Supermoon will be responsible for many disasters on earth. He quoted the example of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami as an example of the result of the moon moving too close to earth.
However, scientists like Mila Mitra who is Scientific Officer at SPACE doesn't agree with Nolle's conjectures. In fact, the moon was closer to its furthest point at 390,000 km away from earth on the day that the tragedy struck Japan.
Regardless of the arguments over the powers of the Supermoon, my daughter is so looking forward to look at the full moon tonight in its full glory. So prepare your telescope and let's just enjoy the full moon tonight.
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