Closest supermoon of year glows Wednesday

Skywatchers can expect a slightly bigger, brighter moon Wednesday night, as November’s supermoon makes its closest pass of the year, coming to just under 222,000 miles from Earth. The full moon can appear up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than the faintest of the year, NASA says. Tides may rise a bit, though the change is hard to notice, according to astronomer Lawrence Wasserman. No special gear is needed if skies are clear, but the size difference is subtle, said Shannon Schmoll. October’s supermoon has passed; December’s will be the last of the year.