06 Sep 2026 (58 minutes ago): The Moon at perigee
06-09-2026 22:42 via in-the-sky.org

06 Sep 2026 (58 minutes ago): The Moon at perigee

The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month – though only very fractionally.
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