The 10 Biggest Space Moments of 2012

10. The Epic Supermoon

On a clear weekend in May, the full moon got the closest to Earth that it will reach all year, resulting in what astronomers called the "supermoon." It appeared 14% bigger and 30% brighter than the average full moon.

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You could say that 2012 was the year of Mars. But that wouldn't be telling the whole story. This was the year that mankind reconnected with space.

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