Watch Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS light up the night sky in free livestream Oct. 21
The Hunter's Moon of October 2024 will be the largest full moon of the year thanks to its proximity to Earth. The moon arrived at perigee, its closest point to Earth in its slightly elliptical, or oval-shaped orbit, on the evening of Wednesday (Oct. 16), coming within just 221,938 miles (357,174 kilometers) of our planet.
Why the full moon that’s set to rise is the supermoon to watch
Along the lunar orbital path, the point of closest proximity is known as perigee, which is when the moon is, on average, 226,000 miles (363,300 kilometers) from Earth. When a full moon phase coincides with perigee, a supermoon event occurs.
October's full moon is also a supermoon. Here's when you can see it
Viewing conditions should be ideal in NY as the first full moon of fall - known as the hunter's moon - rises in the night sky.
The biggest full moon of the year: Don't miss October's Hunter's Moon
The Hunter's Moon is the full moon following the Harvest Moon. It rises around the same time for several nights, providing early light for fall harvests and hunting activities. The Farmer's Almanac explains that the term "Hunter's Moon" refers to the period after leaves have fallen, making prey easier to spot for hunters with the added moonlight.
Biggest supermoon of 2024 rising in opposition of the Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS
October will feature yet another rare celestial treat. Look to the night sky to see the biggest supermoon of the year along with Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS.
October's Full Moon, known as the Hunter's Moon, is also a Supermoon!
Get your cameras ready! Tonight's full moon will also be a supermoon! This occurs when the moon makes it's closest approach in Earth in it's orbit, and will appear ~15%
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October Supermoon: Map Shows Best Spots To See 2024's Biggest Full Moon
Stargazers in the U.S. will be dazzled this week as the closest—and largest—supermoon of the year graces the skies.
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In Photos: Year’s Largest Supermoon Turns Night To Day Across World As Comet Shines
Two special sights were afforded to sky-watchers across the world on Oct. 17, 2024 as the rise of the year's closest full moon duelled with comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS.
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The Sky This Week from October 18 to 25: The Orionid meteors peak
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October supermoon reaches peak Thursday morning in New Hampshire sky
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New York’s Brightest Moon Of The Year Happening Tonight
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