Supermoon December 2016: If One Missed It In November, Don’t Miss It Now

The historic supermoon in the month of November was missed by many as the sky was cloudy that night. Luckily, there is another chance for sky gazers of Plymouth to witness this rare natural phenomenon again on the midnight of Dec. 13, 2016. The Moon will be on its biggest, brightest and super again this Tuesday. Given that it won't be as super as it was in November, but it will be super nonetheless.

Supermoon occurs when the Moon's orbit around the Earth is not in a perfect circle. Due to this change, the Moon comes closer to the Earth than usual and appears bigger and brighter. In the Northern Hemisphere, supermoons at this time of the year are especially larger than usual. This is because the Earth is closest to the Sun during December and Earth's gravity pulls the Moon toward it.

It is expected that many expert and natural photographers will be gathering in Plymouth to capture this rare and beautiful event using their cameras. Penny Cross, photographer at The Herald, said that people can even track the Moon position and exact time of the supermoon event using mobile apps such as the Lumos app by Luminous Labs, reported The Herald.

There are many speculations regarding the possible correlations between the occurrences of supermoon and natural disasters. Some experts suggest that during this period, the gravitational force between the Moon and Earth multiplies by 20 to 30 times and causes high tides, which may then cause earthquakes, reported Loughborough Echo.

For those who believe in magic and supernatural forces, the supermoon is often linked with supernatural events and The Dark Lord, The Celtic horned god of winter and the underworld. Some consider it as an omen for the coming future.

Well, no one knows for sure what exactly the supermoon brings with it, but one thing people can be sure of is that it is a gorgeous and breathtaking sight to watch. So, pick up the cameras, people and be ready to be awestruck.