Theweek.com, March 8, 2011
Lunacy: on March 19th the Moon will travel as close to Earth as it has been in nearly 20 years, alarming astrologers if not the scientific world (NASA/JPL) MORE PHOTOS.
Are some blaming Chandra (our Moon's ancient Indian name)? Next week, the Moon will make its closest approach to Earth in almost 20 years.
Eyes are on the night sky for March 19, also known as the evening of the extreme "Super Moon," when the lunar sphere comes as close as it ever has, or will, to Earth. Some believe the astronomical event will be followed by catastrophic storms, earthquakes, and other natural disasters. Here's why:
What exactly is a "Super Moon"?
The term refers to the unusually large new (or full) moon that earthlings see when the Moon travels almost as close as it can to Earth. An "extreme Super Moon" occurs when the Moon reaches its absolute closest point. On March 19, the Moon will be only 221,556 miles away -- the first extreme Super Moon in nearly 20 years. More>>
