Bigger . . . Better . . . it's SUPERMOON!!

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  1. JZL Galactic Rim Job

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    This weekend the moon is as close as it gets to the Earth (perigee or periapsis) PLUS it's a full moon.

    Therefore, the moon will appear 14% BIGGER than normal and 30% BRIGHTER.

    PLUS, it's Cinco de Mayo so there oughta be some really crazy shit hitting the fan tonight!
    JZL, May 5, 2012
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  2. Goofus Maximus Too old to be this dumb!

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    ... my knuckles are really hairy today for some reason...
    Goofus Maximus, May 5, 2012
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  3. MSP Haunting a dead forum...

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    I'm just hopeful that the sky is clear enough here for us to put the telescope on it.
    MSP, May 5, 2012
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  4. Commissar Smersh Communist Member of the Great Proletariat

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    You're turning into a Mexican Werewolf!
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  5. Goofus Maximus Too old to be this dumb!

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    Hah! "Goofacabra"
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  6. Commissar Smersh Communist Member of the Great Proletariat

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    Goof sucker?!
    Commissar Smersh, May 5, 2012
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  7. mistawiskas kik n a and takin names

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    At least the weather cleared up enought to witness the spectacle.
    mistawiskas, May 5, 2012
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  8. MSP Haunting a dead forum...

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    ROFL!

    Well, we missed the moon. I had Grandma over for dinner and a feature film and forgot all about it.
    MSP, May 6, 2012
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  9. Commissar Smersh Communist Member of the Great Proletariat

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    Missed it here as well but got an awesome electrical storm in it's place.
    Commissar Smersh, May 6, 2012
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  10. JZL Galactic Rim Job

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    In honor of Supermoon I watched Apollo 18 last night. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
    JZL, May 6, 2012
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  11. mistawiskas kik n a and takin names

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    I fell asleep on the sofa....missed it.
    mistawiskas, May 6, 2012
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  12. Torx Indigenous Nudist

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    i gotta find a secluded sky watch spot. with little light pollution.
    i still got a small tele to use, i havent even played with it yet.
    Torx, May 6, 2012
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  13. mattdev liberal crybaby

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    It happened to be one of the clearest nights in awhile when supermoon arrived!

    [IMG]
    mattdev, May 6, 2012
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  14. Torx Indigenous Nudist

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    nice pic matt, damn.

    raining and storming here. cloudy. no go in mem.
    Torx, May 6, 2012
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