The Legendary Supermoon

According to an authoritative astronomy expert in Country Z, after continuous verification and research, a conclusion has been reached. The expert claims that during the three-month period from October to December 20xx, whenever the nights are clear and cloudless, the public will have the opportunity to witness a "Supermoon."

The astronomy expert also specifically explained that a "Supermoon" refers to a state where the moon is at its closest proximity to Earth.

The moon orbits the Earth in an elliptical path, and the term refers to when it passes through its perigee while simultaneously aligning with the sun and Earth. Such a Supermoon is believed to potentially trigger changes in the oceans, crust, and tides, such as an increased risk of earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis. However, such correlations are generally considered unconvincing.

The term "Supermoon" first appeared in 1979, defined by astrologer Richard Nolle. After years of refinement, the phenomenon refers to a new or full moon occurring when the distance between the moon and Earth is closer than usual, or specifically, when the distance between the Earth and the moon is less than or close to 354,000 kilometers (220,000 miles).

The astronomy expert stated that according to precise astronomical calculations, the moon's distance at perigee on November 14th will be 356,000 kilometers, which is 28,000 kilometers closer than the average Earth-moon distance of 384,000 kilometers, making it the moment the moon is closest to Earth all year, resulting in the largest apparent diameter of the moon.

"In fact, the two other full moons surrounding this one, on October 17th and December 13th, can also be called 'Supermoons' because the moon is not far from its perigee during those full phases. However, only the full moon on the night of November 14th is truly the largest and roundest." Therefore, only the moon on the night of November 14th is a "Supermoon" in the truest sense.

The astronomy expert further stated that the "Supermoon" is neither mysterious nor strange; it is a normal astronomical phenomenon that has no impact on the public's production or daily life, other than making the night brighter and enhancing the pleasure of moon-viewing.

Although the astronomer stated that the "Supermoon" is not mysterious, strange, or capable of affecting the public's production or life, there are still many things in this world that science cannot explain.

And so, our story begins with this legendary "Supermoon."

Zhao Xiaolei, male, 27 years old, currently single, from City C in Country Z. In his daily life, he is a typical shut-in and office worker. Aside from working, he spends his time walking to work or walking back home, and when he isn't working, he loves to stay holed up at home.

If you ask him what he does while staying home all day?

Him! What else could he do!

Like most shut-ins, when he stays home, he is usually either playing games, watching anime, or watching movies.

Oh! Right, he has another hobby: he is an astronomy enthusiast who loves many strange celestial phenomena.

Ever since Zhao Xiaolei saw that news report about the "Supermoon" somewhere, he had been particularly looking forward to personally admiring the legendary "Supermoon" on November 14th.

Zhao Xiaolei spent every day waiting for the arrival of November 14th, literally counting the stars and the moon.

Uh! It seems he really was counting the moon (the author feels guilty)...

Finally, November 14th arrived. Zhao Xiaolei had prepared a lot for this day; he had specifically requested time off from work and had prepared quite a few astronomical observation instruments.

City C is a famous mountain city in the south of Country Z, home to countless mountains, both large and small.

Zhao Xiaolei lived in this mountain city. Today is November 14th, the day Zhao Xiaolei had been longing for; tonight, he would see the legendary "Supermoon."

After finishing dinner at home, Zhao Xiaolei hopped on his beloved "little donkey" (referring to an electric scooter) and set off toward the best viewing spot he had already selected.

The best spot for viewing the "Supermoon" that Zhao Xiaolei had chosen was a small mountain not too far from his home, one that wasn't particularly high.

The view here is quite open, and the surroundings are very quiet because there are basically no people nearby.

Around seven in the evening, Zhao Xiaolei finally rode his little donkey to the top of the small mountain. He found an open space and parked the scooter, only to realize that the sky hadn't fully darkened yet, and the moon had not yet risen.

Zhao Xiaolei began to set up his astronomical equipment. Once he had finished, he looked up at the sky and was immediately shocked by the "Supermoon" hanging there.

That "Supermoon" was so large, so round, and so bright—it was a beauty Zhao Xiaolei had never seen before, so beautiful that he couldn't even describe it.

Seeing this legendary "Supermoon," Zhao Xiaolei had long forgotten about the astronomical instruments he had prepared, because such a beautiful moon didn't need any equipment to be admired. Zhao Xiaolei believed that such a beautiful moon was best viewed with the naked eye.

Just as Zhao Xiaolei was admiring this unbelievably beautiful "Supermoon," the moon, which had been fluorescent, suddenly changed color.

The round moon, originally fluorescent, suddenly turned a blood-red color, like fresh blood.

But what Zhao Xiaolei didn't know was that he was the only person on the entire Earth who could see this blood-red "Supermoon."

Just as Zhao Xiaolei was marveling at this blood-like moon, he suddenly saw the moon transform into a human eye, drawing him into it.

It wasn't that Zhao Xiaolei felt like he was being drawn into that human eye; he was truly being drawn in. The moment he was pulled into that eye, his consciousness vanished.

Just as Zhao Xiaolei was drawn into that eye and his consciousness faded, there was something he did not know.

In another place that did not belong to Zhao Xiaolei's world, on the moon, a man wearing a pure white kimono stood before a palace with his hands behind his back. He was staring at Zhao Xiaolei with eyes that looked like moonlight.

This man also had a pair of strange horns on his head, somewhat resembling antelope horns, long and thin.

The man watched the unconscious Zhao Xiaolei, a faint smile appearing at the corners of his mouth. He whispered some strange words to himself before turning around and walking slowly into the palace behind him.