February
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Did You Notice the Micromoon?
February’s full moon is a micromoon which occurs when a full moon coincides with apogee, the point in the moon’s elliptical (not circular) orbit farthest away from the earth. Therefore, it appears smaller than usual. February’s full moon, the snow moon, will be the only micromoon this year. Do you know the approximate distance between the earth and the moon?
Let’s learn more about the phases of the moon. Go here to view full screen.
Remember: Light on the right, the moon’s getting bright or waxing. Light on the left, the moon’s getting less, or waning.
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