Supermoon makes a big impression

This is the weekend to see the biggest, brightest full moon of the year, thanks to two lunar phenomena that came together on Sunday morning: The moon reached the closest point in its elliptical orbit around our planet at 7 a.m. ET, and it hit the peak of its full phase a little more than a half-hour later. As a result, the moon looked 14 percent wider than its minimum apparent size, and shone 30 percent brighter than its dimmest glow. For folks who don't keep close track of the moon, the difference might be hard to notice. But in any case, it's a good excuse to look up and enjoy some lunar loveliness. And take some pictures.