"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. To be considered a supermoon, it has to be within 224,851 miles (361,863 kilometers) of our planet, as measured from the centers of the moon and Earth."
"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 (like buildings or trees) to provide reference points for estimating the moon's size. 2026 Supermoons Thanks to EarthSky for sharing the details of the 2026's supermoons and NASA for the 2026 Eclipse information.Read more about Supermoons at Earthsky."
A supermoon occurs when a full or new moon lies within 224,851 miles (361,863 kilometers) of Earth, causing it to appear larger and brighter. When the moon is about 50,000 miles closer than at its furthest point, the apparent size and brightness increase. The best viewing occurs near the horizon at moonrise or moonset when foreground objects provide size reference. The 2026 calendar includes supermoons and a total lunar eclipse on March 3 that will be visible from San Francisco in early morning hours and may appear reddish. The March 3 eclipse will be the last total lunar eclipse until late 2028. Event details should be double-checked with organizers.
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