supermoon

[ soo-per-moon ]

noun

, Meteorology.

1. a full moon that purportedly looks larger than normal when it coincides with the moon’s closest approach to Earth.

Word History and Origins

Origin of supermoon¹

First recorded in 1975–80 super- ( def ) + moon ( def )

Example Sentences

On the night of a "supermoon," the moon appears larger and brighter than any other time.

From National Geographic Kids

A supermoon can appear up to 14 percent larger and 30 percent brighter than a full moon.

From National Geographic Kids

If the moon is full at the same time it's very close to Earth, you see a supermoon.

From National Geographic Kids

If you hear a supermoon is coming up, and the sky looks clear, try to get outside to see it.

From National Geographic Kids

The Beaver Moon - the final supermoon of the year has made a dazzling appearance across parts of the UK on Friday night.

From BBC