Get ready for a micromoon!
Skywatchers can anticipate a full moon that appears subtly smaller and less radiant this Saturday night. However, the variation might be difficult to perceive without equipment.
"The difference is very slight," noted astrophysicist Alain Brizard of Saint Michael’s College in Vermont, describing the event.
A micromoon occurs when the moon is at its greatest distance from our planet, in contrast to a supermoon, where it's closer and appears larger.
To observe the micromoon, simply find a spot with an unobstructed view of the sky and look up.
Both supermoons and micromoons are relatively common, occurring several times annually as the moon's full phase aligns with its orbital path.
Mark your calendars for another micromoon in May, and three supermoons set to illuminate the skies in October, November, and December.
In related lunar news, March featured a total lunar eclipse, during which the moon turned a striking reddish hue.