Supermoon

Pronunciation: /ˈsuːpər.muːn/

Definitions of supermoon

noun A full moon that appears larger and brighter than usual as a result of its close proximity to the earth

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a supermoon last night. It was so big and bright!

A2 Many people gathered in the park to watch the supermoon rise.

B1 The supermoon occurs when the moon is closest to the Earth in its orbit.

B2 Photographers often use special lenses to capture the details of a supermoon.

C1 The phenomenon of a supermoon can have a significant impact on ocean tides.

C2 Astronomers study the supermoon to better understand the moon's orbit and rotation.

Examples of supermoon in a Sentence

formal The supermoon phenomenon occurs when the moon is at its closest point to Earth in its orbit.

informal I heard there's going to be a supermoon tonight, so let's go watch it together!

slang Dude, did you see that supermoon last night? It was lit!

figurative Her beauty was like a supermoon, shining brightly in the darkness of the night.

Grammatical Forms of supermoon

• plural: supermoons
• comparative: more supermoon
• superlative: most supermoon
• present tense: supermoon
• future tense: will supermoon
• perfect tense: have supermooned
• continuous tense: is supermooning
• singular: supermoon
• positive degree: supermoon
• infinitive: to supermoon
• gerund: supermooning
• participle: supermooned

Origin and Evolution of supermoon

First Known Use: 1979 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'supermoon' originated from modern English combining the prefix 'super-' meaning above or beyond with the word 'moon'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'supermoon' was first used in astrology and astronomy circles to describe a full moon that appears larger and brighter than usual due to its closer proximity to Earth. Over time, the term has become more widely used in popular culture to describe any full moon that appears larger and brighter, regardless of its scientific definition.