On behalf of the rest — okay, most of the world: we’re really, really sorry, Australians.
about 24 hours ago, the Supermoon was quite literally an overnight sensation all over the world. Why? Well, it’s just this is about the closest and brightest the moon will ever get to the surface of planet Earth (barring an apocalyptic orbital acident collission — okay, moving on). The last this ever happened was in 1948 (practically three years right after World War II), and the next one is not going to happen again until November 25, 2034.
Many felt this would be a landmark in their lives, and in the lives of their loved ones.
I hope my son sees the #supermoon tonight. When he turns 34 in 2034 where another supermoon will appear, he’d say “Saw this w/Mum!” #future
— Van Dugenia (@vandugenia) November 14, 2016
People all over the world were in awe at the majesty and infinite-ness of this rare celestial sight.
And over Australia? Well… Australians, we feel your pain.
largest #supermoon in 68 years and #Melbourne has full cloud cover…
— Georgia Parkin (@gparkinau) November 14, 2016
*throws receipt at Supermoon, shakes fist*
Just went and saw the #supermoon and I think I want my money back pic.twitter.com/pPa3rxVSXk
— Joshua Wells (@joshuawells93) November 14, 2016
Some of that enthusiasm quickly turned into anger.
the moon is a bit bigger but ‘supermoon’ is taking the BLOODY piss
— dan novemberlan (@dannolan) November 14, 2016
Some stayed hopeful and just enjoyed the moon for hat it is, because hey, it’s pretty?
Clouds finally out of the way for the #supermoon #australia ? pic.twitter.com/wAnUMUrN0j
— . simone (@sima19) November 14, 2016
It is important to check your facts and measure, because Science.
And while a number of folks were #blessed to have a wicked awesome camera setup, most of us had to make do with fuzzy snaps with our camera phones.
The best picture I got with an iPhone camera lol~ #supermoon pic.twitter.com/D5hisKZznH
— guerita (@debbiezarate) November 14, 2016
Well, let’s hope we get to live long enough to catch the next Supermoon. (Hurry up with our awesome future meds, Science.)
Don’t worry Sydney, there’s always 2034! #supermoon pic.twitter.com/EY54zB4HaV
— Homaira Razi (@HomiRazi) November 14, 2016
