Question: March 19 Super Moon in Brooklyn: Where Can You Watch The Super Moon Rise?
This Saturday, a rare event's going to occur: the "super moon," an especially big full moon, will appear. With Brooklyn's weather forecast calling for clear skies and crisp, cool weather, Saturday night will be perfect for moon-gazing.
Where can you see the super moon in Brooklyn?
Answer: The good news is, if the moon's that big — CNN is calling it the "biggest" moon in 20 years — you can probably see if from just about anywhere in Brooklyn. That said, here are some great places in Brooklyn that are either elevated, or offer a wide vista of the sky.
Oh, and by the way, the moon isn't really bigger, it's just closer to earth.
Places in Brooklyn To Watch the "Super Moon" Rise
- Coney Island & Brighton Beach:Atlantic Ocean boardwalk from Brighton Beach to Coney Island
- The Brooklyn Bridge: Drive over the Brooklyn Bridge. Or, walk if it's early in the evening, but take care late at night; bring your street smarts.
- Bay Ridge: Shore Road Park
- Bay Ridge & Bensonhurst: Drive over the Verranzano Narrows Bridge
- Brooklyn Heights Promenade: Brooklyn Heights Promenade
- Carroll Gardens: Columbia Street
- Downtown Brooklyn: Drive over the Manhattan Bridge
- Dumbo: Brooklyn Bridge Park
- Fort Greene: Fort Greene Park is one of the highest places in Brooklyn, so the sky scene will be beautiful. But it's night, so be careful.
- Greenpoint: Anywhere with a view of Manhattan, which is (more or less) everywhere.
- Red Hook: The park behind Ikea, or the Louis Valentino, Jr. Park and Pier
- Sunset Park : Sunset Park (the park) is one of the highest spots in Brooklyn. Use judgment at night in a NYC park.
- Williamsburg: The roof top of your building!
