Post by Centaur on Mar 3, 2015 16:26:05 GMT -6
The popular media appear to be ignoring the upcoming Mini-Moon. The Full Moon of 2015 MAR 05 (utilizing the official astronomical date format – 15/03/05 is the abbreviated alternative) will subtend the smallest angular diameter of any Full Moon this year, since it will occur while near the apogee of its orbit. Why no hyperbole from the press like we get with the so-called Super-Moons? Come on Joe; get them motivated! 
All kidding aside, the Moon will appear most fully illuminated on that date during midday, while well beneath the Chicago horizon. As viewed from Chicago the Full Moon will rise on Thursday at 17:58 CST. At that time its apparent disk will be 99.87% illuminated with an angular diameter of a puny 29.41 arcminutes.
For my graphic previewing all Full Moons this year, and a timetable with data for Full Moon risings for Chicago, you are invited to visit my Moon webpage: www.CurtRenz.com/moon.html
Photos and descriptions of the upcoming Mini-Moon would be welcome additions to this thread.
All kidding aside, the Moon will appear most fully illuminated on that date during midday, while well beneath the Chicago horizon. As viewed from Chicago the Full Moon will rise on Thursday at 17:58 CST. At that time its apparent disk will be 99.87% illuminated with an angular diameter of a puny 29.41 arcminutes.
For my graphic previewing all Full Moons this year, and a timetable with data for Full Moon risings for Chicago, you are invited to visit my Moon webpage: www.CurtRenz.com/moon.html
Photos and descriptions of the upcoming Mini-Moon would be welcome additions to this thread.
