Tonight’s full moon, which will appear above the southeast horizon shortly after sunset, will be significantly “bigger” and “brighter” than every other full moon we’ve had this year, say scientists.

Spaceweather.com says, “The Moon’s orbit is an ellipse with one side 30,000 miles closer to Earth than the other. The full Moon of Oct. 25-26 is located on the near side, making it appear as much as 14% bigger and 30% brighter than lesser full Moons we’ve seen earlier in 2007.

“In the language of astronomy, the two ends of the Moon’s orbit are called “apogee” and “perigee.” Apogee is the farthest point, perigee the nearest: This week’s full Moon is a “perigee Moon” with extra-high “perigean tides.”

The Moon is 14% bigger, but can you actually tell the difference? It’s not so easy. There are no rulers floating in the sky to measure lunar diameters. A fun experiment: Take a friend outside Thursday night and ask if they notice anything unusual about the Moon. Explain perigee after they answer.”Tonight’s full moon, which will appear above the southeast horizon shortly after sunset, will be significantly “bigger” and “brighter” than every other full moon we’ve had this year, say scientists.

funny - I noticed the moon while walking home from a dinner party and thought it looked smaller. Perhaps that's because it was high in the sky.

It did seem really bright outside tonight.

Have anybody ever heard of the myth that when it's a full moon on a night race that the race is really wild?

I noticed the moon was REALLY bright last night but I couldn't see it through the clouds. It's weird you posted this.

It will happen again tonight. So if you want pics you better go buy some batteries now.