Saturday, May 5,2012, the sky in a number of countries showing the condition of an unusual month. Months to manifest themselves in the best condition or a phenomenon often called supermoon.
Supermoon a common 18 years this month showed that 14 per cent larger and 30 percent brighter as it passes at a distance of 221 802 miles from Earth, or about 15 300 miles closer than the average distance.The phenomenon of giant moon looks beautiful in some countries such as Jordan, the United States, Lebanon, Albania, Egypt, and Romania.
In Indonesia, this phenomenon likely will be seen on May 6, or coinciding with the celebration of Vesak Day. According to astronomer Dr. Moedji Raharto, supermoon began to be seen after the afternoon until early morning. After sunset, the moon will rise directly in the eastern sky.
Supermoon sightings most perfect of course can be seen at midnight, in which the position of the moon is above the head so the eye will not be obstructed by buildings and any buildings.
