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December 12, 2008

Biggest Full Moon of the Year -- 14% bigger

By sometimes blinded

It's been growing brighter and bigger for the last few days. Tonight the perigee Moon -- which occurs once a year -- appears 14% bigger because it is in its closet approach to earth. Go out tonight for the full effect.

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It's been growing brighter and bigger for the last few days. Tonight the perigee Moon -- which occurs once a year -- appears 14% bigger because it is in its closet approach to earth. Go out tonight for the full effect.

Authors Bio:
BS's and MS in math, chemistry, and geology. Have worked in rad con, chem labs, environmental monitoring, and education. Spent 2 years with research lab developing methods for remediation of contaminated sites (organic solvents and biological warfare agents). Have taught math and science in public and private schools, as well as college and university. Have experience in custodial services as a fall-back profession: when we no longer need educators, we will still need custodians.
Science is a passion. Music is the window.

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