Phenomenon Supermoon
5/05/12 date last Saturday night there is a natural phenomenon that rarely occurs in Earth's sky, the Supermoon or Lunar perigee. At that, the full moon will appear to be more beautiful and larger than usual, because when the moon is at its closest to Earth. So, the moon will look bigger than usual.
Supermoon occurs when the full moon occurs at the same time with a perigee Moon, when the moon is at its closest to Earth. Supermoon can be seen just after the sun sank until shortly before dawn the next day. Of course, the conditions of clear skies without any clouds and rain is a necessary condition witnessed this phenomenon.
Normal distance between the moon around the earth about 380,000 km, whereaswhen the distance between the earth Supermoon month about 356 000 km, sosupermoon occurred with a difference of 24 000 km closer to Earth than usual.
Mutoha Arkanuddin of Jogja Astro Club (JAC) when contacted by Kompas.com, Wednesday (05/02/2012), said, "From Indonesia, I think, Supermoon this year better than last year." Supermoon last year occurred on March 19, 2011.
The impact of this Supermoon own moon was 10% more closely, 14% greater, and 30% brighter.
However, it changes the size and brightness will not seem too conspicuous when viewed with the naked eye, said Dr Robert Massey, of the Royal Astronomical Society as reported Dailymail. After reaching the point of closest orbit, then the full moon appears slightly visible changes.
The experts also refute the myth that when supermoon occurs, is likely to affect the human brain to a lot of crimes that will happen.
Supermoon sometimes also associated with disasters such as earthquakes, but to date there is no evidence to show a link Supermoon and disaster.
Nevertheless, said the impact Supermoon Mutoha on tides should be aware. "The regions are low as Semarang need to be vigilant. Because the Moon is closer distances, the influence of gravity is greater."
So, take the positive side of it we can enjoy its beautiful rare month, for circulated myths that had nothing to do with the Supermoon this, do not believe it hehe :)
Normal distance between the moon around the earth about 380,000 km, whereaswhen the distance between the earth Supermoon month about 356 000 km, sosupermoon occurred with a difference of 24 000 km closer to Earth than usual.
Lanterns released by Buddhist worshipers fly as the full moon is seen in the background during a procession commemorating Vesak day, which marks the birth, death and enlightenment of Buddha, at the 9th century Borobudur temple in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia, on May 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Slamet Riyadi)