Because the sun is about 50,000 miles closer to the earth than at its furthest point - and it's a full or new moon - the moon will appear larger and brighter than most full moons.
The best time to observe the supermoon is when the moon is near the horizon during either moonrise or moonset, thanks to having objects in the foreground to provide reference points for estimating the moon's size.
Early Native American tribes called this the Hunter's Moon, as it marked the time of year when leaves fell, and game animals were well-fed and ready for hunting.
During a total lunar eclipse, the Moon gradually darkens before taking on a reddish hue, often called a 'blood moon.' This eclipse will be visible across all of North America.
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