July 13, 2022
Full moon occurs today at 1:37 pm; however, the Moon will not rise until approximately 9 pm. The Moon also reaches perigee at 221,994 mi (357,264 km) from Earth, which is the closest full moon of 2022. When perigee and full moon coincide, it is often referred to as a supermoon – an event where the Moon appears larger in the sky. However, the difference in size is often not noticeable to the naked eye.
This image describes the differences between perigee and apogee, the closest and furthest the Moon gets from Earth, respectively. The Moon is currently at perigee and is 221,994 mi (357,264 km) from Earth. Image credit: NASA