The super moon in Israel
The largest super moon since 1948 is currently visible in the eastern hemisphere; Due to the nature of the moon's orbit around earth, the moon is 8% larger and 30% more luminous as a result of being at its closest point to earth in 68 years.
This cycle of the "super moon," which won't be visible again until 2034, is the most significant since 1948.
Dr. Yigal Pat-El explained to Ynet that the distance from the moon to the earth changes consistently. The moon moves along a complete elliptical orbit around the earth once a month. Therefore, there is a point when the moon is closest to earth—the perigee—and when it is furthest from earth—the apogee. However, this year, there is a special combination of the full moon and a closer proximity to earth which hasn't been observed since 1948.
Dr. Pat-El explained that the full moon on Monday night will be 8% larger in diameter than that of the normal moon. Due to the fact that the moon is closer and full, the luminosity will be 30% greater than that when the moon is at its furthest from us.
The effect will look best to the naked eye, as opposed to binoculars or a telescope. It is recommended to choose a spot where the eastern horizon is visible in order to be able to obtain the most optimal view.
