Don't star gaze this Saturday... Moon gaze! 
Written by: Brett O. Smith
Courtesy of: www.sweetwatertxnews.blogspot.com

No... The moon is not bigger on Saturday. But, it will be best visible on this Saturday, May 5, 2012.

Known as the "Supermoon". Saturday is the time of the moon's perigee. The month at which the moon is closet to approach Earth. This perigee is known at this point to be the best of the entire year.

At times the moon's perigee differs from one month to another. Within the 12 months of the year this is the best time to observe the moon. So get out the telescope or binoculars and take advantage of this time. Keep those fingers crossed of a nice clear evening. Even though Friday evening did show some of it's glow more than usual.

______________________________

New Blog Content Features:

* At the bottom of your page is the Sweetwater Texas Calendar.
(Just click on the event you are interested in for details)
Listed below is also Google Maps and Directions.

* Can't read the blogs in English? Not a problem!

(On the lower right side of each page click-on GOOGLE TRANSLATE, you may view stories, columns, restaurant reviews by translating it to the language you understand.)

* Want to vote? 

(On the upper right side of each page you may click and vote on the most current question subject listed.)

Please feel free to share with us, if you have something interesting you'd like to post on the Sweetwater Texas Calendar (located below). It is growing fast! Just email your content to sweetwatertxnews@yahoo.com.

Looking forward to serving our community more, with Sweetwater, Texas content.

Thank you!