Do you ever just go outdoors, sit on the ground, and gaze up at the nighttime sky, looking for the constellations? Or, maybe you just enjoy the stars in the stillness of the night. The sky certainly puts on a show like no other – from meteors to eclipses. In just a few short days, we’ll have the chance to witness a spring supermoon in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania’s in for quite a stellar show this year with two supermoons on the calendar – April 7 and May 7, 2020. The previous supermoon occurred on March 7, 2020.
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You won’t even have to stay up that late to catch sight of the April phenomenon, the first full moon of the spring. The April full moon, in fact, is traditionally called the pink moon.
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However, don’t expect to actually see a pink moon when you look up at the nighttime sky. It earned that moniker simply because the full moon in spring generally occurs when pink moss is blooming.
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Find a dark spot outdoors, as far away from light pollution as you can, and look up at the sky. You’ll be able to see the moon just after the sun goes down. It will peak at approximately 10:35 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
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If you’ve never seen a supermoon, expect it to look significantly bigger and brighter than normal. It, in fact, will be the largest supermoon of 2020, shining 15 percent brighter and appearing seven percent larger, according to the Old Farmers Almanac.
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A supermoon is a full moon that is on the side of the earth opposite from the sun and closest to the earth.
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Don’t worry. If you miss this supermoon, you’ll have one more chance in 2020. The next supermoon will light up the nighttime sky on May 7, 2020.
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If you’re interested in learning more about supermoons, check out this page from NASA.
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Will you go outside to catch the supermoon in Pennsylvania? Let us know in the comments! If you’re in the mood for a little stargazing, check out these 8 best places to go stargazing in Pennsylvania.

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