The moon will appear larger and brighter on Wednesday night, marking the closest supermoon of the year. This phenomenon occurs when a full moon is at its nearest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit. As a result, the moon can look up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than during the year's faintest moon, according to NASA.

November's supermoon is the second of three supermoons this year and is the closest, coming within approximately 222,000 miles (357,000 kilometers) of Earth. Astronomer Lawrence Wasserman from Lowell Observatory noted that tides may be slightly elevated during a supermoon due to the moon's proximity. However, he emphasized that the difference is not very noticeable.

Viewing the supermoon does not require any special equipment, provided the skies are clear. Despite its increased size, the change can be difficult to detect with the naked eye. Shannon Schmoll, director of Abrams Planetarium at Michigan State University, explained, "The difference is most obvious as a comparison between other images or observations."

Supermoons occur several times a year. An earlier supermoon in October made the moon appear somewhat larger, while another is expected in December, which will be the last supermoon of the year.

Skywatchers are encouraged to take advantage of this celestial event, as it offers a unique opportunity to observe the moon at its most impressive.