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The super moon is back; here’s when to look up

ORLANDO, Fla. — You will want to look up to the skies this week.

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The super moon is back.

The moon will appear 7% larger and 15% brighter than normal.

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The phenomenon occurs when the moon orbits closest to the Earth.

It officially began on Sunday night but it should reach full brightness on Tuesday night.

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