Micromoon meaning
A micromoon is a full moon or new moon that happens when the Moon is near its farthest point from Earth.
Learn what a micromoon is and why the Moon may appear slightly smaller.
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A micromoon is a full moon or new moon that happens when the Moon is near its farthest point from Earth.
The Moon's orbit is not a perfect circle, so its distance from Earth changes during the month.