Written by Sheila Sanchez
Don't miss the super moon tonight after sunset, off course.
According to National Weather Service meteorologist Austin Cross, who admits he's not an astronomy expert, the reason for the luna being so big tonight it's because of the phenomenon called lunar perigee.
"The moon will be closer to the Earth than it is the rest of the year due to its orbit varying a little bit," Austin explained. "At one time of the year, it's furthest away and at another time of the year, it's closest."
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