Super Moon 2019: Best time and place in Australia to see tonight's SPECTACULAR Supermoon

Stargazers have been spoiled for choice with Supermoons in 2019. A Super Blood Wolf Moon wowed the world when arrived in January and a Super Snow Moon followed hot on its heels in February. And the third in the celestial trifecta is almost upon us, when a Super Worm Moon arrives tonight.

The Super Worm Moon is all the more special because it coincides with the Autumnal Equinox.

This period marks the beginning of Fall for those living in the Southern Hemisphere.

Equinoxes take place bi-annually, when the Sun crosses the celestial equator.

The March Full Moon’s idiosyncratic nickname reflect changes in local wildlife and nature.

The Old Farmer’s Almanac notes the Worm Moon was named after earthworms working their way through the earth at this time of year.

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Sometimes, the March Full Moon is also referred to as the Full Sap Moon because the sap from maple trees is tapped in mid March.

The Old Farmer’s Almanac explains: “March’s Full Moon is called the Worm Moon.

“This is the time of year when the ground begins to soften and earthworm casts reappear, inviting the return of the robin.

“It is also called the Full Sap Moon because this is the annual time when the tapping of maple trees begins.”

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When and where to watch the Super Worm Moon in Australia:

Those after a good viewing spot of the March Full Moon should head away from the light pollution of the major cities, such as Sydney or Melbourne.

Providing the skies are clear, the Moon’s enhanced size and brightness level will be obvious to see.

Astronomy experts recommend heading to an east-facing beach or the top of a large hill or mountain and wait for dusk to fall.

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Perry Vlahos, of the Astronomical Society of Victoria, notes the best vantage points in Sydney and Melbourne include Manly/Bondi and the western side of Port Phillip Bay.

The best time to watch tonight’s Supermoon, when the Moon is at its biggest and brightest, is between 2am – 3am AEDT.

It is therefore recommend getting an early tonight and setting your alarm clock to catch the final opportunity of watching a Supermoon this year.

After the Super Worm Equinox Moon has passed, the next really big Supermoon will be the “Super Pink Moon” of April 8, 2020.

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source: express.co.uk