Overview

• This weekend's micromoon occurs as the moon reaches its apogee, the farthest point in its orbit from Earth.
• The visual difference of the micromoon is subtle, making it challenging to notice without careful observation.
• Micromoons are the opposite of supermoons, which appear larger and brighter when the moon is closer to Earth.
• Another micromoon is forecast for May, followed by three supermoons in October, November, and December.
• The event follows a total lunar eclipse in March that turned the moon a striking coppery red.