"Supermoon 2011"Disaster Predictions and Effects
Check this article to know about "Super Moon" 2011. Astrological phenomenon, "Extreme Super Moon "day will be on 19th March 2011. You can also check this article for "Super Moon 2011" disaster predictions or expectations and its effects.
Extreme Super Moon on March 2011
Super Moon is an astrological term used to describe full moon which comes in its closest position to earth .This closest position is called perigee of its orbit. On 19th March 2011 , it would be the nearest approach of the moon in the past 18 years, with an exact distance of 356,577 kilometers. There used to 4-6 Super Moons a year. The first one of this year was on January 30th. The one on March 19, 2011 is in fact the closest Super Moon of the year and the first extreme Super Moon in the last two decades.
Super Moon Occurrence in the Past
The Super Moon occurred in 1955, 1974, 1992and 2005.They were accompanied by extreme weather conditions. The Katrina and hurricane which occurred in 2005 was also a result of super moon.Disaster Predictions and Effects of Super Moon 2011
It is expected to have severe weather patterns, increased seismic activity, tsunamis and more volcanic eruptions than normal. This phenomenon includes the days leading up to March 19 and the days after until around March 22nd. Astrologers believe that super moon could wreak havoc on earth, create natural disasters like earthquake tsunami etc. But scientists say such things won't happen. It may cause some high tides but never lead to such disasters. Although panic has been spread among the people as a result of the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
The largest effect of this phenomenon will be on the tide which occurs at the full moon every month. As the closer to the earth the moon orbits, so the effect on tides increases. A 5% increase in proximity makes about 20% difference in the power the moon exerts. So people living in coastal regions should anticipate stronger tides and should remain alert.
Let us all hope this lunar event pass without causing any such disaster. Anyway this is a big celestial event and you can view it if weather is fine .Moon will appear its largest and brightest on this day. So just keep peeping to the sky to have a look at this rare lunar event.
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