This week’s full moon is the last super moon of 2020. A super moon is a full moon or nearly full moon, that coincides with perigee.
Perigee is the point in which the moon is the closest to the earth in its orbit. According to NASA, it is possible for three or four super moons to occur in a row, but that’s the limit. A full moon in May is called a flower moon, because of the flowers that blooms this time of year. The photo below is from David Whitfield.Â
Thursday evening, we’ll be able to see Venus as well. You’ll have to look to the northwest just over the horizon. According to NASA, Venus will look more like a crescent if you look through a telescope. It reached its full brightness April 28th. The photo below is of a super moon by Ariana Patmas.
If you do want to see the stars, skies will be clear Friday and partly cloudy much of Saturday. An area of high pressure will continue to build in tomorrow. As it does so, temperatures will warm and skies will stay clear. With the heat of the day, can’t rule out a stray thunderstorm east of 395, but most will stay dry. Then an area of low pressure moves in early next week. This low will drop temperatures, kick up winds, and cool us off. The Sierra could even see some light snow next week.Â
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