There's a big moon on the rise - in NC

Suffolk



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Message Posted:
19/03/2011 19:34

Full moon tonight, apparently the Moon will be 2% closer to Earth, which is a couple of thousand miles, pluse it falls on the day before the spring Equinox



It is also supposed to look 20-25% larger than normal so we guess in NC it will look fantastic, as when we are over there it always looks huge anyway!



It is the nearest it has been to earth for 19 years, so enjoy.

Lilli



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Message Posted:
19/03/2011 19:36

I am steve, I couldnt beleive it when I saw it. love to you both xxxx

Suffolk



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Message Posted:
19/03/2011 19:46

Lucky you Liz,



It's still daylight here so we are still waiting to see it, however it has been a lovely sunny day here today.



Love



Steve and Irene



xx

Jeannie


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Message Posted:
19/03/2011 20:11

Hi Steve - it looked pretty big here last night, when it (obviously) wasn't quite a full moon, so it will look bigger still tonight, especially, as you say, after the lovely day we've had here in Suffolk.



I'm sure it will look more dramatic in NC - still the only place I've ever seen shooting stars.



J

Woodspeckie


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Message Posted:
19/03/2011 20:13

Saw it last night here in the UK North, it was like daylight, supposed to be a bit nearer tonight,

Lilli



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Message Posted:
19/03/2011 20:14

just been out to make a wish on it xxxxx Its beautiful

Tootie


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Message Posted:
19/03/2011 20:14

Got the Telescope ready this afternoon, and its cloudy but I have some pictures ive taken from my digi camera through my telescope. They are not great but if someone who knows how to post pictures on here gives me there email address I will send you them and you can post them.

Suffolk



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Message Posted:
19/03/2011 20:27

We have just been looking on the 'current weather at Kayalar' webcam and we can see the moon shining!

Tootie


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Message Posted:
19/03/2011 20:30

Suffolk, Yes it is shinning but when you are looking at it through a high powered Telescope its alot different than a webcam.

oceana


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Message Posted:
19/03/2011 20:38

I always feel safe when I see the moon, God is watching:p I will look out.

Suffolk



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Message Posted:
19/03/2011 20:44

It would be great to see some pictures, perhaps Hans might have his camera at the ready!!

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
19/03/2011 20:45

There was a report today saying that the moon would be very bright today as it is closer to the Earth at this time

Tootie


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Message Posted:
19/03/2011 21:07

Suffolk, I have some pictures taken 30 mins ago through my telescope!!!

Jeannie


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Message Posted:
19/03/2011 21:21

Just come into view here in BSE - it's actually worth going outside to have a look (even if it is cold). Quite an impressive sight, I must say.

Lilli



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Message Posted:
19/03/2011 21:22

jeannie its so impressive here, a golden globe x

Suffolk



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Message Posted:
19/03/2011 21:31

Tootie,



It would be great if you can get them posted for everyone to see and enjoy.



We live at the most easterly point of the UK and the moon is east, shining across the North Sea towards the UK(we are about three quaters of a mile from the sea) and as Jeannie said it is really worth while taking a look outside.

Lilli



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Message Posted:
19/03/2011 21:34

when are you back love so i can arrange another one xxx

Woodspeckie


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Message Posted:
19/03/2011 22:29

Just been in my back garden it is so near I feel that I could reach out and touch it, it is beautiful.

Lilli



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Message Posted:
19/03/2011 22:30

woody isnt it a lovely feeling xxxxxxxx

Woodspeckie


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Message Posted:
19/03/2011 22:35

Sure is Lilli, just a bit too chilly to sit outside though with my vodka and tonic, celebrating a win by our Rugby League team St Helens beating Leeds.

Brinsley


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Message Posted:
19/03/2011 22:36

Just for you old moon freaks!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smnGFfMHaIk



Richard