Just in case you haven't heard by now, we're set for a "supermoon" today. Because of the moon's elliptical pattern of orbit, it will be about about two percent closer to us on March 19 than it has been in 18 years. Sounds like a great family moon-watching opportunity.
For more information, try these links:
www.space.com/11163-supermoon-biggest-full-moon-2011.html
http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2011/16mar_supermoon/
Ellen Henderson is a novelist and web strategist. She lives in Dallas, Texas, with her husband and son.
