Does the moon look smaller tonight? Here’s why a ‘micromoon’ rises The moon reaches its farthest point from Earth tonight, known as apogee, making it appear ever so slightly smaller in the night sky. Astrobitica February 17, 2025 (Last updated: February 17, 2025) 1 minute read The moon reaches its farthest point from Earth tonight, known as apogee, making it appear ever so slightly smaller in the night sky. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: Public offerings take the stage as the space industry learns from the SPAC boom and bustNext: This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher: The Moon meets Antares