Supermoon July 2024au. A supermoon occurs when the moon is closest point to the earth. What does 'supermoon' mean, and are they really bigger than a regular full moon?

A supermoon is a powerful astrological event that occurs a handful of times a year, on a full or new moon, when the moon comes closest to the earth in its orbit. A full moon during perigee will appear 14% larger and 30% brighter than when it is furthest.