The North Carolina Sky Will Light Up With The Last Super Moon Of The Year This Week

Who knew something as life-altering as a pandemic and the inevitable way our lives have changed as a result, would prompt us to discover the adventure found in something looming overhead? In the last weeks during a stay-at-home period of practicing social responsibility, we've discovered more and more about celestial happenings that can be enjoyed from the spoils of our own domain. And this week's super moon is one that shouldn't be missed.

The last super moon of the season is slated for May 6-7. Set an event reminder on your phone so you don't miss it.

Although, if skies are clear, then you'll be hard-pressed not to see it.

Known as the Milk Moon or the Flower Moon, it should be shining so brightly that you may feel as if you're standing on a football field with all of the lights turned on.

But the illusion of the super moon being brighter is merely that: an illusion.

In reality, it's just orbiting super close to Earth. In a occurrence known as perigee, the super moon reaches its closest point to Earth at precisely the same time as the moon is also full.

And that's what makes a super moon different from a regular full moon.

The close proximity to Earth at the time of the full moon also results in a fuller moon that literally appears much larger than a regular full moon.

Look to the east in the early afternoon or early evening for signs of the Milk Moon on the rise.

Even those in an urban setting should get a great view of this celestial event.

The full moon can be seen from dusk to dawn, with the peak occurring at 5:45 a.m. in North Carolina on May 6 and May 7, 2020.

For another fun celestial event taking place right now, pull out your telescope or binoculars to try to get a peek at a comet last seen by the Egyptians!