Supermoon: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	super Moon • perigee-syzygy Moon

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Side-by-side comparison of the Moon at its closest point to Earth, labeled supermoon, and at its farthest point, labeled farthest moon, showing the supermoon appearing larger and brighter. Distances are marked as about 362,000 kilometers (225,000 miles) for the supermoon and about 405,000 kilometers (252,000 miles) for the farthest moon.

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