When there is a New Moon around the closest point to Earth, it is known as a Super New Moon.Ī Micromoon, on the other hand, is when a Full or a New Moon is near its farthest point from Earth, around apogee. When a Full Moon takes place when the Moon is near its closest approach to Earth, it is called a Super Full Moon. You can follow the “Great American Eclipse” in our live stream. That said, the Super New Moon on Apwill in fact be visible and is expected to garner worldwide attention for that reason: It will pass in front of the Sun and create a spectacular total solar eclipse, which will be visible in parts of North America.