WASHINGTON — The moon will reach its closest point to Earth in 2020 on April 7, getting as close as 356,907 kilometers from Earth. This phenomenon is popularly known as the Super Pink..
The largest supermoon of the year was spotted above Padang, Indonesia, on April 7. Supermoons occur when the moon is on its closest approach to earth, therefore, appearing bigger and brighter.
Not only will the moon be closer to Earth than usual tonight, it will also be a full moon. Scientists call this cosmic combo a supermoon. Tonight's supermoon is expected to be the biggest and brightest..
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