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Supermoon 2012 7

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The Moon appeared brighter and larger than usual as its orbit passed closer to Earth.
Supermoon 2012 7

The supermoon rising over the ancient Greek temple of Poseidon at cape Sounion, some 60 kms south of Athens. Due to an unexplained effect known as the "moon illusion," the Moon always appears larger near the horizon than it does higher up in the sky.

Aris Messinis