This year's series of supermoons, including the upcoming one on Thursday, showcases how a full moon's alignment with its closest approach can make it visually appear significantly brighter.
A supermoon is defined as a full moon occurring when the moon is near its closest point to Earth, resulting in it being potentially 30% brighter than average.
Despite the term 'supermoon' implying a larger moon, scientists clarify that the apparent size difference is often negligible, typically only noticeable to keen observers.
The final supermoon of 2023 is set to rise before the Leonid meteor shower peaks, making it an opportune moment for skywatchers to enjoy celestial events.
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