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Monday, November 14, 2016

BREATHTAKING VIEWS OF SUPERMOON ACROSS THE WORLD - ALSO: EERIE PREDICTION OF SUPERMOON EARTHQUAKE in New Zealand was fulfilled within a week

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The full moon will come nearer to Earth than at any time since 1948, astronomers said. At closest approach, which occurs at 6.23am EST (1123 GMT) on Monday, the moon will pass within 216,486 miles (348,400 km) of Earth's surface, about 22,000 miles (35,400 km) closer than average  
The supermoon is seen above rising over New York City, behind the Statue Of Liberty

An American Airlines passenger plane passes in front of the moon, as seen from Whittier, California, Sunday night 

Continue reading, see more awesome pictures of the Supermoon, and read about the prediction that came true, along with pictures of New Zealand earthquake devastation and the Blue Light phenomenon during the quake

 

The moon's distance from Earth varies because it is in an egg-shaped, not circular, orbit around the planet.
 
If skies are clear, the upcoming full moon will appear up to 14 per cent bigger and 30 per cent brighter than usual, making it what is called a supermoon, according to NASA.
 
A supermoon occurs when the timing of a full moon overlaps with the point in the moon's 28-day orbit that is closest to Earth. 
 
About every 14th full moon is a supermoon, said University of Wisconsin astronomer Jim Lattis.
 
The next time a full moon comes as close to Earth will be in 2034.

Looking more like Mars than Utah. The moon is seen rising across the landscape. The next time the moon will be this close will be on November 25, 2034
Utah.... or an alien landscape?

The full moon will come nearer to Earth than at any time since 1948, astronomers said. At closest approach, which occurs at 6.23am EST (1123 GMT) on Monday. The was captured rising over the Statue of Freedom on the Capitol dome in Washington, DC
Statue of Freedom, Capitol Dome, Washington DC


The moon will pass within 216,486 miles (348,400 km) of Earth's surface, about 22,000 miles (35,400 km) closer than average. The moon is seen rising beyond downtown buildings in Kansas City, Missouri 
Kansas City

The moon's distance from Earth varies because it is in an egg-shaped, not circular, orbit around the planet. A photographer captured the moon rising beyond the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas 
University of Kansas

The moon rises over the San Gabriel Valley, as seen from Rosemead, California, Sunday night
Shining over Saint Gabriel Valley, California


A supermoon occurs when the timing of a full moon overlaps with the point in the moon's 28-day orbit that is closest to Earth. Above it is seen in St Louis
St. Louis Arch

The full moon was captured rising over the Chicago Harbor Light on the eve of the peak supermoon on Monday 
Chicago Harbor Light

About every 14th full moon is a supermoon, said University of Wisconsin astronomer Jim Lattis. The next time a full moon comes as close to Earth will be in 2034. The moon was spotted rising over homes in Springfield, Illinois, on the eve of the supermoon
Springfield, Illinois

Weather permitting, sky-watchers in North America and locations east of the International Dateline will have a better view on Sunday night since the moon will set less than three hours after closest approach on Monday. These people were photographed standing on the pier at Fort Taber Park in New Bedford, Massachusetts 
New Bedford, Massachusetts

The 'supermoon' was seen rising over the Power and Light building in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, on Sunday 
Power and Light Building in Kansas City.

The largest, brightest full moon in nearly seven decades will be on display in the coming days, promising Earth-bound sky-watchers a celestial 'supermoon' spectacle. This image was taken in downtown Scranton, Pennsylvania 
Scranton, Pennsylvania


Brisbane was presented with a stunning view of the supermoon hovering at dusk with a plane taking off
Brisbane, Australia

A crowd gathered in south Sydney on Balg Hill to watch the rare supermoon grace the night sky
Sydney, Australia

The grandeur of the supermoon shown behind a train on the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Monday night
Sydney, Australia



Sources
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3933158/Nighttime-delight-Supermoon-set-grace-Earth-s-skies-largest-brightest-moon-seven-decades.html

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3933994/Supermoon-2016-Stunning-photographs-incredible-sights-moon-closest-Earth-68-years.html



THE NEW ZEALAND EARTHQUAKE PREDICTION THAT CAME TRUE


Nigel Antony Gray (pictured) appears to have predicted Sunday's devastating New Zealand earthquake a week before it struck, blaming it on the 'supermoon'A man appears to have predicted Sunday's devastating New Zealand earthquake a week before it struck, blaming it on the 'supermoon'.

 

Nigel Antony Gray warned in a Facebook posted dated November 6 that people should 'watch for a major earthquake' on November 14 or a 'couple of days either side'.

 
He claimed because the moon was closer to Earth than it had been for many years, its gravitational pull would be greater, making a quake 'quite possible'.
 
Nigel Antony Gray warned in a Facebook posted dated November 6 for people to 'watch for a major earthquake' on November 14 and a 'couple of days either side'
 
The 7.5 magnitude quake struck near Christchurch on the evening of November 13, within the window he predicted a day before Monday night's 'supermoon'.
 
'There was a recent large earthquake in Italy and as when one plate shifts it places stress on other plates, the chances of a big quake are higher for something down this end of the globe,' Mr Gray wrote.
 
Mr Gray, a New Zealander who from his Facebook feed appears to be a conspiracy theorist and staunch Donald Trump supporter, advised people to stock up on food and water.
 
His now-deleted post went viral soon after the quake hit, and his name has been discussed more than 38,000 times on Facebook.
 
 During the earthquake, terrified residents saw bright flashing blue lights in the sky with several videos of the mysterious lights appearing online
During the earthquake, terrified residents saw bright flashing blue lights in the sky with several videos of the mysterious lights appearing online.
 
It was likely the rare 'earthquake light' phenomenon where rocks rub together as the Earth's crust shakes, creating an electric charge.
 
It was likely the rare 'earthquake light' phenomenon where rocks rub together as the Earth's crust shakes, creating an electric charge
 
 
They travel through the cracks in rocks caused by the quake and ionise pockets of air in the atmosphere, creating plasma that emits light
 
 
They travel through the cracks in rocks caused by the quake and ionise pockets of air in the atmosphere, creating plasma that emits light.
 
The spectacular display is only seen in quakes of magnitude five or higher, and has only been recorded in 0.5 per cent of earthquakes. 
 
The Waiau Lodge Hotel (pictured) was badly damaged by the quake. New Zealand's Prime Minister John Key estimated the damage at NZ$2billion

 
Asked about the estimated cost of the damage from Sunday's earthquake New Zealand's Prime Minister John Key said: 'It's hard to believe that the bill is going to be less than a couple of billion (dollars).'
 
The earthquake was greater in magnitude than the tremor that hit Christchurch in 2011 but it did not bring the same level of devastation as on that occasion. The death toll in 2011 was 185 but so far only two deaths have been linked to yesterday's quake. 
 
The quake caused a major landslide near Kaikoura (pictured). The downside to New Zealand's natural beauty is that it is located on a natural geological fault and, along with volcanoes and geysers, South Island is also prone to earthquakes
Landslide near Kaikoura
 
The New Zealand Herald reported that a 100-year-old woman and her daughter-in-law survived when the earthquake destroyed their home at Kaikoura but the son, Louis Edgar, perished in the rubble. 
 
Yesterday's earthquake rocked South Island, striking near Christchurch and triggering a tsunami on the east coast. Aftershocks were felt in Wellington
New Zealand's civil defence ministry posted on its Facebook page: 'More aftershocks ARE expected. So remember to Drop, Cover and Hold. And if there's a long or strong quake then get yourself to higher ground.
 
'Kia kaha Aotearoa (Stay strong New Zealand). Look after each other and we'll see you tomorrow.' 
 
They thanked everyone who 'pitched in' on Monday and added: 'To all the agencies, volunteers, neighbours, family, military and all round excellent Kiwis...we couldn't have got through without you.' 

 
There are fears that yesterday's earthquake may only be a precursor to an even more devastating earthquake.
 
Last year researchers from the University of Texas said they had found evidence that an area off the coast of North Island - known as the Hikurangi margin - could cause a 'megathrust' earthquake and tsunami similar to the one that hit Japan in March 2011. 
 
Stuff reported they said: 'This is the first evidence that the southern Hikurangi margin ruptures in large (7-7.9) to great (8+) earthquakes, and the relatively short time interval between the two events has significant implications for seismic hazard in New Zealand.'

 
A supermarket devastated by the powerful earthquake in NZ
 

 The 7.5 magnitude quake struck near Christchurch on the evening of November 13, within the window he predicted a day before Monday night's 'supermoon'
 

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