👀 Next time you see a brilliant Moon low on the horizon, check if it’s near perigee – it’s our cosmic neighbor saying hello from up close.
💡 Fun fact: If you stood on the Moon during perigee, Earth would look bigger in the sky, too. when moon is closest to earth
🔠A perigee Moon can appear up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than an apogee Moon. But to the naked eye, the change is hard to notice unless you compare photos. 👀 Next time you see a brilliant Moon