Super Moon - May 5, 2012

Edward64 · 05-05-2012, 08:52 PM

Not that impressive from Atlanta but check out the picture from NY below.

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EagleFan · 05-05-2012, 08:53 PM

Um, that isn't a photo from tonight...

Grover · 05-05-2012, 08:59 PM

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Moon Lunacy strikes again: The impending Supermoon is to an average full Moon what a 16" Pizza is to a 15" Pizza. So chillax.

PilotMan · 05-05-2012, 10:07 PM

Supermoon makes some people happy......this makes others....

Ksyrup · 05-05-2012, 10:20 PM

Just took a look. I don't see any damn difference.

Ksyrup · 05-05-2012, 10:20 PM

Next time they make a big deal about this to get millions of people to stare at the moon for no reason, someone should be smart enough to plaster the moon with an advertising slogan or something.

RomaGoth · 05-05-2012, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

Next time they make a big deal about this to get millions of people to stare at the moon for no reason, someone should be smart enough to plaster the moon with an advertising slogan or something.

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Grover · 05-05-2012, 10:28 PM

It's noticeably larger than a typical full moon as it's coming over the horizon. Once it's up in the sky, it's not so impressive.

cuervo72 · 05-05-2012, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

Next time they make a big deal about this to get millions of people to stare at the moon for no reason, someone should be smart enough to plaster the moon with an advertising slogan or something.

JonInMiddleGA · 05-05-2012, 11:19 PM

Noticeably brighter than an average moon, probably a bit larger if you're thinking about it but otherwise ... eh, not a major disappointment or anything but I came into it with a lot less expectation than all the hype probably was supposed to cause.

PilotMan · 05-05-2012, 11:20 PM

The kids and I talked about it over dinner, and I broke out the telescope and we got a really nice clear view with it. They were happy. Mission Accomplished.

M GO BLUE!!! · 05-05-2012, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

Next time they make a big deal about this to get millions of people to stare at the moon for no reason, someone should be smart enough to plaster the moon with an advertising slogan or something.

CrimsonFox · 05-06-2012, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by M GO BLUE!!!

oh yeah, baby! Hit it!

CrimsonFox · 05-06-2012, 02:00 AM

Just checked. Looks big and bright from Seattle. Bigger than usual. Yup. It's nice if you like looking at space. Not sure what people are whining about.

But Pilotman something made kids happy?!? SCORE!@

Thomkal · 05-06-2012, 06:48 AM

It stormed here last night so sadly couldn't see it.

Ksyrup · 05-06-2012, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Noticeably brighter than an average moon, probably a bit larger if you're thinking about it but otherwise ... eh, not a major disappointment or anything but I came into it with a lot less expectation than all the hype probably was supposed to cause.

Exactly. Although I paid no attention to any of it, other than I kept getting bombarded with news stories about it, which is what made me check it out. I've seen brighter moons, many of which completely light up our backyard. If I hadn't seen the hype, there's no way I would have known it was supposed to be a big deal.

Lathum · 05-06-2012, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by CrimsonFox

Just checked. Looks big and bright from Seattle. Bigger than usual. Yup. It's nice if you like looking at space. Not sure what people are whining about.

But Pilotman something made kids happy?!? SCORE!@

What part of Seattle are you in?

TargetPractice6 · 05-06-2012, 09:01 AM

I don't know if this is a common occurrence on the Atlantic Ocean, but I was on the beach at Ocean City once as it was getting dark. When I turned around the moon coming up over the horizon was so huge that it was one of the more startling things I've ever seen. At first it looked a 1000 foot tall orange glowing sailboat before the realization kicked in that it was the moon. Even thinking of it now gives me an awed feeling.

PilotMan · 05-06-2012, 09:21 AM

It's a fairly common occurrence when the moon is on the horizon. Only a few times a year does the moon rise full, on the horizon, after sunset. When it does it's the moon looks much bigger because of the frame of reference that the earth gives it. It's the moon's size relative to the size of things that we see in everyday that gives the feeling of hugeness. When it's full in the sky there is no frame other than the stars.

CrimsonFox · 05-06-2012, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

What part of Seattle are you in?

Redmond.

05-05-2012, 08:53 PM	#2
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05-05-2012, 08:59 PM	#3
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05-05-2012, 10:07 PM	#4
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05-05-2012, 10:20 PM	#5
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Just took a look. I don't see any damn difference. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

05-05-2012, 10:20 PM	#6
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Next time they make a big deal about this to get millions of people to stare at the moon for no reason, someone should be smart enough to plaster the moon with an advertising slogan or something. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

05-05-2012, 10:28 PM	#8
Grover Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lisboa, ME	It's noticeably larger than a typical full moon as it's coming over the horizon. Once it's up in the sky, it's not so impressive. __________________ Come On You Irons! West Ham United \| Philadelphia Flyers \| Cincinnati Bengals \| Kansas City Royals FOFC Greatest Band Draft Runner Up FOFC Movie Remake Draft Winner FOFC Movie Comedy Draft Winner

05-05-2012, 11:19 PM	#10
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Noticeably brighter than an average moon, probably a bit larger if you're thinking about it but otherwise ... eh, not a major disappointment or anything but I came into it with a lot less expectation than all the hype probably was supposed to cause. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

05-05-2012, 11:20 PM	#11
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	The kids and I talked about it over dinner, and I broke out the telescope and we got a really nice clear view with it. They were happy. Mission Accomplished. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

05-06-2012, 02:00 AM	#14
CrimsonFox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2009	Just checked. Looks big and bright from Seattle. Bigger than usual. Yup. It's nice if you like looking at space. Not sure what people are whining about. But Pilotman something made kids happy?!? SCORE!@

05-06-2012, 06:48 AM	#15
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	It stormed here last night so sadly couldn't see it.

05-06-2012, 09:01 AM	#18
TargetPractice6 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lexington, KY	I don't know if this is a common occurrence on the Atlantic Ocean, but I was on the beach at Ocean City once as it was getting dark. When I turned around the moon coming up over the horizon was so huge that it was one of the more startling things I've ever seen. At first it looked a 1000 foot tall orange glowing sailboat before the realization kicked in that it was the moon. Even thinking of it now gives me an awed feeling.

05-06-2012, 09:21 AM	#19
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	It's a fairly common occurrence when the moon is on the horizon. Only a few times a year does the moon rise full, on the horizon, after sunset. When it does it's the moon looks much bigger because of the frame of reference that the earth gives it. It's the moon's size relative to the size of things that we see in everyday that gives the feeling of hugeness. When it's full in the sky there is no frame other than the stars. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

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