Guest guest Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Dear Thor and forum, This post is not about a particular chart but a condition that occurs infrequently with the Moon. This phenomenon is called a "Super Moon" and was coined by astrologer Richard Nolle. A Super Moon occurs when there is a New Moon or Full Moon AND the Moon is very near its closest position to Earth in its orbit – the Moon's perigee point. Gravitational forces are increased on Earth if the Earth is also closer to the Sun (in its orbit around the Sun) at the same time as the Moon is closest to Earth. The perihelion (closet to Sun) position of the Earth occurs around 3rd January each year. It seems that these Super Moons cause higher than normal high tides (king tides) and for some regions if there is also bad weather and the wind is on-shore, flooding is very likely to occur in low lying areas. The next Super Moon occurs on 30 January 2010 (next week) and this one coincides with a Full Moon. What is interesting about this Full Moon is that the Moon is also conjunct Mars at 15*-16* Cancer (Lahiri). Astronomically speaking, Mars is also at opposition (to the Sun) so Mars too is also closer to Earth in its orbit. Mars' apparent size, looking at it in a telescope, is also at its maximum on this date for this year, though only about half the size it was in 2003 when it was much closer to Earth. These Super Moons occur about every 2 years though it can vary a bit. For example, there is only 1 year and 2 months separating these events between the 2010 and 2011 events but there is just under a 6-year gap in these events between 2011 and the next one in 2016. These Super Moons can be listed with some astrology computer programs if they have a search feature and have a point called the Black Moon (Lilith). The Black Moon is in effect the Apogee point (maximum distance from Earth) in the Moon's orbit, and so if you search for the Moon conjunct Sun OR the Moon opposite Sun AND the Moon opposite the Black Moon, you will find these positions. If you have the Solar Fire program Gold and want to search for these Super Moons positions then I can give you the specifics privately off the forum. I put forward this information on this forum because the next Super Moon occurs next week. I thought it would be useful for our mundane astrology work to watch out for anything in the news that might be associated with this short-term event. Regards, Neville Lang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 Dear Neville, Thanks for this interesting contribution. We could also note that this concept is closely linked to the Moon's nodes. For recall, allow me to mention that Rahu and Ketu, the lunar nodes, trace out the moon's path in the sky as it crosses the ecliptic, the sun's path in the sky. In addition to being astronomical devices to calculate when the solar and lunar eclipses may occur, the nodes are the mythological enemies of the Sun and Moon, the major lights of the earthly sky, as they are seen to swallow them up during the eclipses. Ketu, is considered the descending or south node, while its counterpart, Rahu, is considered the ascending or north node. Ketu is thus linked to the concept of a lunar apogee and Rahu to the concept of a lunar perigee. The Moon's motion is seen to be faster during its perigee and slower during the apogee. The Moon's orbit around the Earth is inclined just over 5° with regard to the ecliptic and is elliptical. At one end of its elliptic path it makes its closest approach to the Earth at 356,410 km (221,473 miles), known as perigee. At the other end it reaches its greatest separation at 406,697 km (252,722 miles), called the apogee. Seen from the earth, the Moon appears 10-11% larger during perigee compared to the apogee! The period between successive perigees (or apogees) is called the anomalistic month, equal to 27.56 days. Here is a calculator for the perigee and apogee, which also shows the new and full Moon. http://www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/pacalc.html Every month the Moon crosses the Sun on its ecliptic path, either as a new or full Moon, but only rarely does it do so at the closest (perigee) or most distant (apogee) point from the Earth. With the attached calculator, I was able to confirm your calculation when the Moon in perigee (closest to the Earth) will also be full (opposite the Sun as seen from the Earth). In the attached chart, we can also see that Venus and Mars will align up with the lights at this time. As you suggest, it will be interesting to observe if there will be some special tidal, geological or astrological influences at that time. Thor PS Another such occurence is around dinner time (GMT) March 19, 2011. njlastro <nevillelangSAMVA Sent: Fri, January 22, 2010 11:48:35 AM Super Moon next occurs on 30 Jan 2010 Dear Thor and forum, This post is not about a particular chart but a condition that occurs infrequently with the Moon. This phenomenon is called a "Super Moon" and was coined by astrologer Richard Nolle. A Super Moon occurs when there is a New Moon or Full Moon AND the Moon is very near its closest position to Earth in its orbit – the Moon's perigee point. Gravitational forces are increased on Earth if the Earth is also closer to the Sun (in its orbit around the Sun) at the same time as the Moon is closest to Earth. The perihelion (closet to Sun) position of the Earth occurs around 3rd January each year. It seems that these Super Moons cause higher than normal high tides (king tides) and for some regions if there is also bad weather and the wind is on-shore, flooding is very likely to occur in low lying areas. The next Super Moon occurs on 30 January 2010 (next week) and this one coincides with a Full Moon. What is interesting about this Full Moon is that the Moon is also conjunct Mars at 15*-16* Cancer (Lahiri). Astronomically speaking, Mars is also at opposition (to the Sun) so Mars too is also closer to Earth in its orbit. Mars' apparent size, looking at it in a telescope, is also at its maximum on this date for this year, though only about half the size it was in 2003 when it was much closer to Earth. These Super Moons occur about every 2 years though it can vary a bit. For example, there is only 1 year and 2 months separating these events between the 2010 and 2011 events but there is just under a 6-year gap in these events between 2011 and the next one in 2016. These Super Moons can be listed with some astrology computer programs if they have a search feature and have a point called the Black Moon (Lilith). The Black Moon is in effect the Apogee point (maximum distance from Earth) in the Moon's orbit, and so if you search for the Moon conjunct Sun OR the Moon opposite Sun AND the Moon opposite the Black Moon, you will find these positions. If you have the Solar Fire program Gold and want to search for these Super Moons positions then I can give you the specifics privately off the forum. I put forward this information on this forum because the next Super Moon occurs next week. I thought it would be useful for our mundane astrology work to watch out for anything in the news that might be associated with this short-term event. Regards, Neville Lang 1 of 1 Photo(s) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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