20130623 Perigee Super Moon Rises over Jerusalem's Tower of David
Perigee Super Moon Rises over the Tower of David in Jerusalem
The crescent on the top edge of the Tower of David is silhouetted in the luminosity of a Super Moon, or Perigee Full Moon, as it slowly rises to light the Jerusalem night sky. The moon is now at its closest point to Earth on its elliptical orbit as well as almost 100% full thus appearing about 10% larger and 20% brighter than usual.
Perigee Super Moon Rises over the Tower of David in Jerusalem
A Super Moon, or Perigee Full Moon, glimpses out through an embrasure in Jerusalem's Old City Walls as it slowly rises to light the night sky. The moon is now at its closest point to Earth on its elliptical orbit as well as almost 100% full thus appearing about 10% larger and 20% brighter than usual.
Perigee Super Moon Rises over the Tower of David in Jerusalem
The crescent on the top edge of the Tower of David is silhouetted in the luminosity of a Super Moon, or Perigee Full Moon, as it slowly rises to light the Jerusalem night sky. The moon is now at its closest point to Earth on its elliptical orbit as well as almost 100% full thus appearing about 10% larger and 20% brighter than usual.
Perigee Super Moon Rises over the Tower of David in Jerusalem
A Super Moon, or Perigee Full Moon, aligns with the tip of the Tower of David in Jerusalem's Old City. The moon is now at its closest point to Earth on its elliptical orbit as well as almost 100% full thus appearing about 10% larger and 20% brighter than usual.
Perigee Super Moon Rises over the Tower of David in Jerusalem
A Super Moon, or Perigee Full Moon, glimpses out through an embrasure in Jerusalem's Old City Walls as it slowly rises to light the night sky. The moon is now at its closest point to Earth on its elliptical orbit as well as almost 100% full thus appearing about 10% larger and 20% brighter than usual.
Perigee Super Moon Rises over the Tower of David in Jerusalem
A Super Moon, or Perigee Full Moon, aligns with the tip of the Tower of David in Jerusalem's Old City. The moon is now at its closest point to Earth on its elliptical orbit as well as almost 100% full thus appearing about 10% larger and 20% brighter than usual.
Perigee Super Moon Rises over the Tower of David in Jerusalem
The crescent on the top edge of the Tower of David is silhouetted in the luminosity of a Super Moon, or Perigee Full Moon, as it slowly rises to light the Jerusalem night sky. The moon is now at its closest point to Earth on its elliptical orbit as well as almost 100% full thus appearing about 10% larger and 20% brighter than usual.