The Perigee ,the biggest in almost 20 years is at the door step .We are just 24 hours away from this event here (march 19th).My scientific side of the mind is urging me to believe that there is nothing to worry about ;but the traditional , superstitious mind of mine overshadows the scientific side.Well ,always nobody wants to take a chance about their health and lives you see!While some astrologers predict the worst natural disasters and natural calamities ,health disorders affecting the human and warning the people to stay at homes;the NASA astronomers are obstinate about the 'just a natural phenomenon'and 'nothing to worry'attitude.The astrologers even correlate the recent Tsunami event in Japan to the movement of the moon closer to the earth .
The NASA researchers believe that the Super Moon/perigee as they call it, which occurs as rarely as once in 13 years, need not necessarily be associated with natural calamities or other disorders.The super moon event in 1983 and almost close event in 2008 ,went without notice or any significant calamities.They claim that the moon being closest to the earth on this particular day may create some mild tides on the sea due to the gravitational effect on the earth,but may not necessarily trigger Tsunamis or tides or storms.The moon is still at a distance of 350,00miles away form the earth ,even if closest and that was a safe distance!They feel that the people should get out of their houses and experience the effect and be delighted with the naturally large full moon appearing so close to the earth.The scientists call it 'super moon 'because it is at least 14%larger than it is naturally and appear enormous and gives us an illusion of being a part of earth or arising for the summits of earth.The sight of the super moon across the bay during a sunset in the evening would be elegant and a spectacular sight.It would give the sight of the 'Kiss of the moon to the earth'.So ,as the jumbling persists without bonds in my mind ,I sign of hoping 'All is Well 'tomorrow.
Ps:one useful link:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1yalg_Apdw&feature=player_embedded
Ps:one useful link:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1yalg_Apdw&feature=player_embedded
23 comments:
its true that the moon helps drive Earth's tides, but againit is not capable of triggering devastating earthquakes.. or anything similar for that matter....so its just a natural phenomenon as NASA said.
Hai...you got me little worried...I will be flying most part of tomorrow..wish me luck...
I do not believe it leads to calamities. It is not the first time and there is no documentation that it caused any in past...so why this time. These days if there was even 1% known chance of any disaster, government starts sending alarms...
@stranger hey have a safe n happy journey .nothing to worry.I was just trying to portray both sides of it.Even I am not personally worried about this.
@Irfan and A u guys r right. Atleast that's what we should believe and be optimistic .
If only I could get a glimpse of the zoomed-in version of the moon!!
@NRI gal ,yes ..me too waiting to click:))
I am sure there is nothing to worry about. Planning to go out for a cozy dinner with my husband...
I am waiting for that spectacular event . It will be an experience of a life time.
There are rumors that they are linked to natural calamities.Good to know they are just rumors.
Most are too busy to notice but informative...
I have been flying the whole day. There was no chance to see the moon.
Hey Raji! Just wanted to tell you the moon looked gorgeous today.Just as promised significantly bigger and brighter.It was an awesome sight. Clicked a few pictures too but didn't come out as good as expected. Will share with you when it is downloaded.
Enjoy it too as it comes there now...
@nri so nice you got to see that.It was raining so badly today that we couldnt get to see the moon today.It was "Chand chupa badal mein..":))
Finally a nice lit up sky with a beautiful full moon, hope you enjoyed the sight. :-)
these days there are lot of such rumours regarding this event,,,,they are even linking the japan incident with the phenomen..sometimes beliefs do overcome realities
@Ajeya ..sadly ,it was raining the whole day and so I missed the sight!But I heard that the sight was beautiful.
@Madrasi true ..:))
I loved the Supermoon in Bangalore. It looked gorgeous and absolutely was not the cause of any ill effects.
To wake up in the morning, going to office, coming back, food, sleep, movies... I never know when things happen... It was nice that I read the blogs, at least I am updated to this level :)
Hi Raji, I saw you on NRIGIRLS friendship tree and wanted to stop by to say hello. I've enjoyed my visit and its been lovely to meet you. Best wishes PW (I'm the hedgehog on the tree).
see.nothing happened:)
true Renu..:))
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