SANTA CRUZ — This Wednesday, the closest supermoon of the year will be visible in the night sky. Viewers will have the best chance of seeing the moonrise on Thursday, right after sunset by looking at the horizon.

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This month’s supermoon is one of three occurring this year, the next being Dec. 4. A supermoon occurs when the moon is closer to the Earth than usual, due to its elliptical orbit, which can make it appear larger and brighter in the sky.

Alongside the supermoon, skywatchers should be on the lookout for Saturn high in the sky. The Southern Taurid meteor shower will also be at its peak, with around five meteors an hour. Viewers should look for the meteors near the same location as the moon in the sky.

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