Chennai, October 25
In a rare astronomical event, Moon, the natural satellite of Earth,
today appeared about 12 per cent larger than the normal size and much
more brighter all over the world as it came closer to earth.
Birla Planetarium executive director Dr Iyyamperumal told UNI that
normally when the moon comes closer to earth at a particular time, it is
crescent-shaped. But the moon coming closer to earth on “Pournami”
(full moon day) was a rare occurrence.
He said this could be seen with naked eye and also through a
telescope. — UNI
