Guess what, Georgia? We have a stunning lunar event happening next month that you do not want to miss. This April, the largest full moon of the year will be out in full effect, and you can have a front-row seat to the beauty. Heck, you can make a whole evening out of it. Set up a few chairs and blankets outside, maybe a nice fire in the fire pit, and wait for this gargantuan moon to float up through the sky in all her splendor. Check out all you need to know about the supermoon in Georgia.

The biggest full moon of the year will take to the skies this year on April 7, 2020.
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In fact, various experts are saying that April’s full moon might even qualify as a supermoon!
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According to NASA, a supermoon is what happens when a full moon occurs near or at a time when the moon is closest to the Earth in its orbit.
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A supermoon can appear as 14% closer than other regular nights, plus upwards of 30% brighter!
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April is going to be one heck of a month for skywatchers, because beyond just the gigantic full moon, April also starts the spring and summer meteor showers, too!
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The Lyrid meteor shower is set to peak on April 22nd, so make sure to mark your calendars for that.
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But also, make sure to set a reminder for the biggest lunar showing of the year on April 7th.
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Gather the family and sit outside together with some tea or cocoa and enjoy the sky show that will only happen once a year.
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Are you ready for the supermoon in Georgia this April? Share with us some of your recommendations for how to watch the sky show in the comments section! Also, if you want to learn more about the Lyrid meteor shower in Georgia, click here.

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