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Every now and then, you hear people or the media mentioning supermoons. However, do you truly understand what a supermoon is, what phenomenon it represents, and whether it signifies any natural disturbances?
When will the supermoon phenomenon occur in 2022?
* What is a Strawberry Moon? The Strawberry Moon, also known as the Supermoon, refers to a full moon that coincides with the strawberry harvesting season in the United States.
* What is the Blood Moon phenomenon? The Blood Moon phenomenon is the combination of a Supermoon with a total lunar eclipse occurring simultaneously.
* What is a Worm Supermoon? A Worm Supermoon occurs in March, marking the gradual warming of the Earth into spring, allowing earthworms to emerge and thrive.
2. When will the Supermoon appear?
According to astrologer Richard Nolle, a full moon, New Moon, approximately 362,146km (or 125,027 miles) away from Earth, is considered a Supermoon. On average, the phenomenon of full moon, New Moon occurs 4-5 times a year. Between 2020-2025, Supermoons will occur 4 times.
The mesmerizing moments of the Supermoon
During the supermoon period, the Moon gets closest to Earth, often extending for 2 to 5 full moons. This is why supermoons frequently occur. Afterwards, the moon will move away from Earth.
In special cases, when the full moon coincides with the moon passing closest to Earth's perigee, a supermoon occurs. Since January 26, 1948, the closest special supermoon occurred on November 14, 2016, followed by November 25, 2034. According to calculations, the closest supermoon of the century will appear on December 6, 2052.
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3. What time and how many times did the 2022 Supermoon occur in Vietnam?
The first occurrence will be around 4:00 PM on July 13, 2022, according to Vietnam time. The Moon will be closest to Earth, resulting in a supermoon. In theory, this phenomenon will last for moments, making it difficult to perceive with the naked eye. But according to astrology, 38 minutes later, you will see the moon perfectly round.
The second occurrence, the Supermoon will appear on the full moon night of the 7th lunar month of 2022 (August 12 in the Gregorian calendar)
4. How to admire the Supermoon
You may not know, the time the sun rises, the moon is at every position, in every country, is almost the same. To admire the phenomenon of the Supermoon combined with the illusion of the moon for a more interesting experience, beautiful, vivid images, you should admire it when the moon rises.
Furthermore, according to astronomers, supermoons do not emit harmful radiation, so you can view them with the naked eye. However, to observe them most clearly, you should use tools such as astronomical binoculars, telescopes, etc.
Hoping with the information shared above, you have learned what a supermoon is, and when in 2022 this supermoon will occur. If you want to witness this special phenomenon, make sure to arrange your time and visit locations where the supermoon is most visible, as well as prepare appropriate equipment.
