The year 2023 has already begun and now it's time to plan for the celestial spectacles that take place every year. So, see here when the Supermoon in 2023 and also what are the possible astrological interpretations of that moment. But, first of all, it is necessary to better understand what this phenomenon is and how it occurs.
What is a 'supermoon' and when will it occur in 2023?
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The term supermoon is used to designate that moment of greatest proximity of the Moon to the planet Earth, therefore, at the Perigee point. When this happens, Earth's inhabitants can see it bigger and brighter than on other days, forming a true spectacle in the sky.
It is not by chance that people all over the world plan to enjoy this spectacle with their families. According to astronomy, the moon needs to be at least 90% of its perigee so that we can see it at least 14% larger than on other days.
Furthermore, experts warn that the best times to appreciate the supermoon are before it sets or shortly after it rises. In the year 2023, the supermoon will occur in February and August, and has even had an occurrence in January. Check out all the supermoon dates for this year here:
- Occurred January 21, 2023, New Moon
- February 20, 2023, New Moon from 7:07 pm;
- August 1, 2023, Full Moon from 6:32 pm;
- August 31, 2023, Full Moon and Blue Moon from 1:36 am.
The meaning of supermoons
For astrologers, the supermoon can indicate a moment of great transformations both in the nature of Planet Earth and for people. Generally, there is an association between this phenomenon and major environmental catastrophes on our planet, such as earthquakes and seaquakes.
Similarly, the supermoon is also a time that inspires big changes in people's lives. So it's a great time for there to be a great revolution inside an individual, like the beginning of a new chapter in your story.