supermoon

[soo-per-moon]

noun

Meteorology.

1. a full moon that purportedly looks larger than normal when it coincides with the moon’s closest approach to Earth.

Word History and Origins

Origin of supermoon¹

First recorded in 1975–80 super- ( def. ) + moon ( def. )

Example Sentences

Sky-watchers across the globe were treated to a supermoon this week, appearing brighter and larger in the evening sky.

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A supermoon occurs when the moon reaches its perigee in orbit, meaning it is at its closest point to the Earth.

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This is a special supermoon known by multiple names.

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The supermoon also sparkled on Monday night, lighting up China's night sky during the Mid-Autumn festival.

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The first supermoon of 2025 will appear in our skies on Tuesday night kicking off a series of lunar events.

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