If you’ve ever witnessed a supermoon, you know how much bigger and brighter it looks than the regular moon. It’s quite striking. It looks like a giant fireball in the sky.
About once a year the full moon becomes 14% bigger and 30% brighter than the normal full moon. Astronomers call this type of moon a perigee full moon (or supermoon is lay terms), when the full moon coincides with the period when the distance between the Earth and the moon is minimal. During the time of perigee the Moon is about 50,000 km closer to us. That happens because moon’s orbit is elliptical.
The term “supermoon” was first used in March 2011, in reference to the biggest and brightest full moon of the year. Since then, every year we have one or several supermoons. This year, we have two more supermoons (the last one was on July 12-13) coming on August 10 at 2:09 p.m. EDT, 1:09 p.m. CDT, 12:09 p.m. MDT and 11:09 a.m. PDT, and on September 9.
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Can the Moon Cause Earthquakes or Floods?
If we look at the tidal variations around the days of the recent destructive earthquakes – Sumatra (December 2004), Haiti (12 January 2010), Chile (27 February 2010), Japan (March 11, 2011) – we’ll notice that these earthquakes occurred near the full or the new moon, or around a supermoon. AccuWeather.com reports that
“There were SuperMoons in 1955, 1974, 1992 and 2005. These years had their share of extreme weather and other natural events.”
Is it accidental that these earthquakes (with epicenters in the ocean) come during the times of stronger ocean tides? Maybe not.
Although predicting earthquakes is a very difficult task which is still not solved, we can’t discard the influence of the moon on the Earth through the tides. Even a slight increase in tidal energy can become that last straw that triggers the Earth’s discharge. This is the so-called “butterfly effect”.
Also, if you live in a coastal area, there is a small chance of flooding due to higher tides, but it’s not a strong possibility unless other contributing factors are present.
Is Supermoon to Blame for “Titanic”?
On April 14, 1912 the British ocean liner “Titanic” collided with an iceberg and sank in 2 hours 40 minutes during his first transatlantic journey. Of 2224 people on board, 1513 were killed.
So what does it have to do with the moon?
Some researchers propose that the unusually close position of the moon in January 1912 could have triggered powerful oceanic tides, causing a high concentration of icebergs in the North Atlantic region.
It’s a well-known fact that the movement of the moon is linked to Earth’s ocean tides, as well as the movement of the Earth and the atmosphere. So the closer the moon is to Earth, the greater its gravitational force.
On January 4, 1912 the moon was at its closest to the earth (“supermoon”). In fact, that supermoon was the most powerful moon in 1400 years! At the same time, the Earth was at its closest to the sun, a phenomenon known as perihelion, so the gravitational forces of both the moon and the sun were greatly enhanced prior to the tragedy (this theory is based on the findings of an American oceanographer Fergus Wood in “Tidal Dynamics: Coastal Flooding and Cycles of Gravitational Force”).
Of course, no one can definitively say whether the iceberg that caused “Titanic” to sink was brought by the “supertide” of the supermoon, but it seems to be a likely scenario. Or it may be just another coincidence among a myriad of “coincidences” that inexplicably conspired together to seal the ship’s fate.
What About the Full Moon Lunacy?
The full moon in general gets a bad rep. You can often hear the claim that people go a little crazy during the full moon.The hospitals and police stations fill up with lunatics on these special days – watch out! Now multiply the regular full moon by the increased proximity of supermoon, and you’ve got yourself “Apocalypse Now”. Right?
Wrong. Statisticians say there is no significant statistical correlation between the full moon and erratic human behavior. OK, maybe not significant, but is it possible there is some correlation?
Since the moon affects the ocean and all other bodies of water, in many cultures it is considered the ruler of the water element. Many ancient goddesses are associated with the moon. Human body is about 70 percent water. So you tell me…
Personally, I’m closer to the Buddhist point of view which concentrates not on the possible psychological (or psychiatric) effects of the moon but on the spiritual impact that’s been known since ancient times.
The moon acts as a magnifying glass, so where there is a problem, it becomes bigger and more conspicuous, and where there is peace and clarity, there is spiritual advancement. For example, Buddha attained His Enlightenment on a full moon.
For that reason it is recommended to rest and meditate during the full moon days.
In view of the possible influence of the moon, the ancient sages advised the people to refrain from various commitments on this particular day and take it easy for the day. They are advised to relax their minds on this particular day and to devote their time to spiritual pursuits.(Venerable K. Sri Dhammananda Maha Thera)
What to Expect During a Supermoon
Most likely, there is nothing to fear. Plenty of moons have come and gone, with nothing happening.
So the coming supermoon(s) of 2014 should be treated as a beautiful astronomical event which you would be advised not to miss, if the sky is clear where you live.
It is best to observe the moon when it had just risen above the horizon, or, conversely, is preparing to fall behind the edge of the Earth. In those moments, it looks much larger than at the zenith, so the view will be particularly impressive.
Now get your camera ready.
How to Photograph the Supermoon
As an avid photographer, I really look for opportunities to capture something magnificent, and the full moon never disappoints. Let alone the supermoon!
But even if you’re not a photography buff, you can still take some pretty decent pictures, and here is how.
You don’t have to use a tripod but it really helps. Nighttime photography is tricky without it – even the slightest movement of the hands makes the image blurry. So ideally set it up somewhere so you don’t have to hold it. A nit trick is to also set it up for an automatic timer picture because pressing the shutter button also causes camera shake.
Use the telephoto lens. Again, not a necessity, but that’s the difference between a stunning moon close-up and a picture of a shiny spec in the sky. You would have to use at least 300 mm photo lens.
I know your instinct is to use the nighttime setting on your camera but that would be a mistake! It will overexpose your picture. Instead, set the manual settings to ISO 100, aperture f 11, shutter speed 1/125.
If you’re not sure which settings to use, the golden rule is: experiment! experiment! experiment! Experiment with different angles, surroundings, focus, times, concepts.Take as many pictures as you can – a few are bound to be worthwhile.
As previously mentioned, the best time to admire the moon is soon after its rising, while it appears to be hanging low. While it’s still fairly light outside, you can capture all those beautiful golden and pink hues in the sky, and whatever surroundings you choose for your supermoon shot. Later at night the darkness blots everything out and the moon appears too bright against the black backdrop, causing overexposure.
Southern Hemisphere Full Moon Names
January: Hay Moon, Buck Moon, Thunder Moon, Mead Moon
February: Grain Moon, Sturgeon Moon, Red Moon, Wyrt Moon, Corn Moon, Dog Moon, Barley Moon
March: Harvest Moon, Corn Moon
April: Harvest Moon, Hunter ’s Moon, Blood Moon
May: Hunter ’s Moon, Beaver Moon, Frost Moon
June: Oak Moon, Cold Moon, Long Night ’s Moon
July: Wolf Moon, Old Moon, Ice Moon
August: Snow Moon, Storm Moon, Hunger Moon, Wolf Moon
September: Worm Moon, Lenten Moon, Crow Moon, Sugar Moon, Chaste Moon, Sap Moon
October: Egg Moon, Fish Moon, Seed Moon, Pink Moon, Waking Moon
November: Corn Moon, Milk Moon, Flower Moon, Hare Moon
December: Strawberry Moon, Honey Moon, Rose Moon
Northern Hemisphere Full Moon Names
January: Old Moon, Moon After Yule
February: Snow Moon, Hunger Moon, Wolf Moon
March: Sap Moon, Crow Moon, Lenten Moon
April: Grass Moon, Egg Moon
May: Planting Moon, Milk Moon
June: Rose Moon, Flower Moon, Strawberry Moon
July: Thunder Moon, Hay Moon
August: Green Corn Moon, Grain Moon
September: Fruit Moon, Harvest Moon
October: Harvest Moon, Hunter ’s Moon
November: Hunter ’s Moon, Frosty Moon, or Beaver Moon
December: Moon Before Yule, or Long Night Moon
Source: earthsky.org
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