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Supermoon is a term coined by a modern astrologer in 1979 rather than an actual astronomer

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You would think the dramatic title of 'Supermoon' came from NASA, but it is purely astrological branding. Astrologer Richard Nolle coined the term in 1979 to describe a new or full moon at its closest orbital point to Earth. Astronomers hate the term, but it looks incredibly good on a holistic wellness blog.

Supermoon is a term coined by a modern astrologer in 1979 rather than an actual astronomer
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