Super moon on 27 Sep 2015

Viewers of the night sky Sept. 27 will see a rare astronomical event when the moon goes into total eclipse while at its closest point to Earth, creating what is known as a supermoon blood moon. In addition to being not only abnormally large, it will also have a red hue that will give it a distinctive appearance. While lunar eclipses are relatively common, NASA registered 229 in the 20th century and calculates 228 for this century, this red moon shares some characteristics that make it a unique event. Since the moon’s orbit is slightly elliptical, it can be at different distances from the Earth. It will be at perigee on Sept. 27, making it approximately 31,000 miles closer to the planet than at its farthest point, a NASA release states. This will make the moon appear 14 percent larger and 30 percent brighter, giving it the moniker of supermoon. What gives the blood moon its red tint isn’t its