Micromoon is Here — How does it Compare to a Supermoon?

What Is a Micromoon? On April 12, the night sky will feature a special kind of full moon known as a micromoon — a full moon that appears smaller and dimmer than usual. But why does this happen? A micromoon occurs when the full moon reaches apogee, the farthest point from Earth in its elliptical orbit — about 407,000 kilometers away. As a result, the moon looks 14% smaller and up to 30% dimmer than a supermoon, which happens when the moon is at perigee (its closest point).

In this video, we break down:

✅ What makes a micromoon different from a supermoon

✅ How far the moon is during a micromoon

✅ Why it appears smaller and dimmer to the naked eye

✅ How to spot the difference

If you’re curious about astronomy, space events, or just love looking up at the night sky — this is a must-watch!