Science Saturday Special: 'Supermoon' Alert - Biggest Full Moon of 2012 Occurs Tonight

The moon will swing in 221,802 miles (356,955 kilometers) from our planet, offering skywatchers a spectacular view of an extra-big, extra-bright moon, nicknamed a supermoon

a Space.Com:

Skywatchers take note: The biggest full moon of the year is due to arrive this weekend.
The moon will officially become full Saturday (May 5) at 11:35 p.m. EDT. And because this month's full moon coincides with the moon's perigee — its closest approach to Earth — it will also be the year's biggest.
The moon will swing in 221,802 miles (356,955 kilometers) from our planet, offering skywatchers a spectacular view of an extra-big, extra-bright moon, nicknamed a supermoon. 

Check out the informative Science@NASA video:


The local (Ogden, Utah) weather report appears to be favorable for moon viewing:

Tonight: Mainly clear skies. Low 36F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.

Happy sky watching, Weber County Forum astronomy buffs.

Update 5/6/12 9:00 a.m.: WCF reader and Ogden Valley Forum blogmeister Larry Zini provides a couple of photos of last night's supermoon event, shot from Ogden Valley: