SUPER Moon tonight :)

[Kanada Kev]

Skies are looking clear here right now. Hopefully they'll stay that way. Should be bright out there tonight:

The first full moon of 2010 will appear tonight, Jan. 29, 2010, but it will also be the biggest and brightest full moon of the year. Some even call it a "supermoon."

Anyone with clear skies will be able to easily identify the moon tonight and get a spectacular view of its features, says Space.com.

The full moon tonight will be 2010's biggest and brightest since the moon is closer in orbit than usual at this time of year.

How much bigger and brighter? Spaceweather.com reports it will be 14 percent wider and 30 percent brighter than normal.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/01/29/first-full-moon-2010-bigg_n_442210.html

While full moons can be breathtaking to sky-gazers, they can be irritating to astronomers. The full moon is the No. 1 cause of natural light pollution, and its bright lighting -- especially tonight -- will dim stars and nebulae, making them quite difficult to see.

Edited January 29, 2010 by Guest

[Basher]

"Anyone with clear skies will be able to easily identify the moon tonight"

On other nights with clear skies, the moon can be really difficult to ID?

[Low rain]

I think that means it will be an even wilder night! And a Friday too!

[CyberHippie]

I just noticed the moon a min ago. It's definitely extra big and bright tonight! Cool!

[YearsAlongTheSea]

Just caught a few glimpses while walking the dog. She's glowing good tonight...

[hamilton]

If you look to the east, you can also see Mars. It's the brightest object (other than the Moon) that you can see tonight. It actually does look a little reddish. Very pretty.