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Title: Super Moon
Post by: 78bex on 11 November 2016, 01:21:23

Closest approach since 1948, if it`s clear go out on Sunday or Monday night  :y

Title: Re: Super Moon
Post by: Varche on 11 November 2016, 10:00:37

 :y

Title: Re: Super Moon
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 November 2016, 12:02:45

Roughly 10% larger.

Title: Re: Super Moon
Post by: ronnyd on 11 November 2016, 16:42:01

Does it mean stronger tides?

Title: Re: Super Moon
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 November 2016, 17:37:33

Quote from: ronnyd on 11 November 2016, 16:42:01

Does it mean stronger tides?

Good question.......one I don't know the answer to.

Title: Re: Super Moon
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 November 2016, 18:02:32

Quote from: Doctor Opti on 11 November 2016, 17:37:33

Quote from: ronnyd on 11 November 2016, 16:42:01

Does it mean stronger tides?

Good question.......one I don't know the answer to.

Yes.   :)

As the Moon will be closer to the Earth than normal, it's gravitational pull will be stronger, causing higher high tides and lower low tides.  :)

I think Lincolnshire might get flooded!  :o  :(

Title: Re: Super Moon
Post by: Tony H on 11 November 2016, 21:50:52

Quote from: ronnyd on 11 November 2016, 16:42:01

Does it mean stronger tides?

Nope the tides will not be as high as the usual equinox tides due to the reletive position of the sun and the moon.