As most of you lunar-oriented people know there is not only a Full Moon but also a Super Moon coming on March 19. The Full Moon actually occurs here in Zaisan at 2:10 a.m. on the morning of the 20th, rising at 6:47 p.m. on the 19th and setting at 6:38 a.m the next morning. What makes this a Super Moon is that on the night of March 19–20 the moon will be at its closest point to Earth in 18 years—a mere 221,566.68 miles away from our own beloved orb.
Some commentators believe the Super Moon will trigger vast floods, earthquakes, tidal surges, and volcanic activity. We have already had vast floods in Australia and killer quakes in Japan, but expect worse, much worse, according to these people. Of course some scientists have Pooh-Poohed the Idea.
I will be viewing the Super Moon from my usual observatory, the summit of Zaisan Tolgoi.
The Summit of Zaisan Tolgoi (Noblemen’s Hill)
Bird’s Eye View of Zaisan Tolgoi, summit visible at center, bottom. See Enlargement.
Bird’s Eye View of Zaisan Tolgoi, summit visible at center, bottom. See Enlargement.
Zaisan Tolgoi (bottom, center) in summer, with Ulaan Baatar beyond. See Enlargement.
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