Prelims Perspective: What needs to be learned?

  • Wolf Moon and Supermoon
  • Perigee and Apogee

Mains Perspective: Notes need to be prepared

What needs to be known?

  • Wolf Moon
    • What is it?: The Wolf Moon is the traditional name for January’s first full moon which occurs when a full moon aligns with a supermoon.
  • Supermoon
    • A supermoon occurs when a full moon coincides with the Moon’s perigee.
  • Apogee
    • Point in Moon’s orbit around Earth where it reaches its farthest distance.
  • Perigee
    • Moon’s closest approach to Earth.

Source: The Hindu