US-based skywatchers be ready! February 19 will be perfect day to gaze upon the Earth's lunar satellite, thanks to a not-so-little thing called the Snow Supermoon. via Sputniknews: On that special Tuesday, starting at roughly 10:53 a.m. EST, the moon will be at its fullest while at a distance of about 221,000 miles from Earth, which is 17,000 miles closer than the average distance, according to USA Today. (editor's remark: perhaps we may also encounter increased geological activity on the day due to the the moon being 17,000 miles closer thus altering the gravitational effects between Earth and itself.) NASA reports that the moon will appear up to 14 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter than a full moon at its farthest point from Earth. And if you can't catch it at the exact time on Tuesday, don't fuss. While it won't be at its fullest, you can catch the jaw-dropping sights starting on Sunday, February 17. The Snow Moon, which also goes by the names Hunger Moon and Storm Moon, has