Some viewers may think the supermoon looks more dazzling, but it's actually an optical illusion. |
If you want the best view of Sunday's supermoon, you should head to northern Scotland. |
As in any supermoon event, high tides are forecast because of the moon's proximity, but the effect is expected to be small. |
Thanks to coincidental timing, this supermoon will be coming on the heels of the June solstice, which takes place only two days before. |
However, supermoon came to denote the more-restrictive meaning of a full moon at perigee. |
A supermoon, which occurs when the moon is nearest to the earth and looks much bigger and brighter than usual, rises about once a year. |