"For Central PA, where I am, the moon rises at 4:29 p.m. on Nov. 15, and it sets the next morning at 8:04 a.m., so it's visible for about 15 hours. For the DC area, the times only change by a few minutes," Palma says.
"I am definitely in favor of having everyone observe the moon, and when it does appear at its largest when it is full, that is the easiest time to observe it," Palma says, adding that people should use a moon map to identify features on the lunar surface.
NASA states that the moon is considered 'super' when it is full and its orbit is at the closest point to Earth, though the term 'supermoon' is not official.
If you miss this supermoon, you won't be able to see the next one until Oct. 2025, Palma says. At that time, there will be three supermoons.
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