August's Supermoon Kicks Off Four Months of Lunar Spectacles. Here's How to Watch
4 months, 1 week ago

August's Supermoon Kicks Off Four Months of Lunar Spectacles. Here's How to Watch

Deccan Chronicle  

Cape Canaveral: The first of four supermoons this year rises next week, providing tantalizing views of Earth’s constant companion. “I like to think of the supermoon as a good excuse to start looking at the moon more regularly," said Noah Petro, project scientist for NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. More a popular term than a scientific one, a supermoon occurs when a full lunar phase syncs up with an especially close swing around Earth. A partial lunar eclipse will also unfold that night, visible in much of the Americas, Africa and Europe as the Earth’s shadow falls on the moon, resembling a small bite.

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Stargazers can see the final supermoon of the year this weekend
1 month, 1 week ago

Stargazers can see the final supermoon of the year this weekend

NPR  

Stargazers can see the final supermoon of the year this weekend toggle caption Yasser Al-Zayyat/Getty Images Skygazers across the U.S. on Friday will have one last chance to catch a glimpse of a supermoon before the year ends. The moon is considered "super" when it is full and its orbit is at the closest point to Earth, according to NASA …

When and how to watch the last supermoon of 2024 for a spectacular night sky experience
1 month, 1 week ago

When and how to watch the last supermoon of 2024 for a spectacular night sky experience

Hindustan Times  

Better catch this week's supermoon. This will be the year’s fourth and final supermoon, looking bigger and brighter than usual as it comes within about 225,000 miles of Earth on Thursday. Catch this week's supermoon, the year's fourth, approaching within 225,000 miles of Earth. Last month’s supermoon was 2,800 miles closer, making it the year's closest. More a popular term …

Catch the year’s last supermoon on Nov. 14
1 month, 1 week ago

Catch the year’s last supermoon on Nov. 14

Deccan Chronicle  

Don’t miss this week’s supermoon, the final one of the year. This fourth and last supermoon of 2024 will appear bigger and brighter as it comes within about 225,000 miles of Earth on Thursday, though it will reach its full lunar phase on Friday. The previous supermoon in October was 2,800 miles closer, making it the year’s closest. The term …

When to catch the last supermoon of the year
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1 month, 1 week ago

When to catch the last supermoon of the year

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Better catch this week’s supermoon. This will be the year’s fourth and final supermoon, looking bigger and brighter than usual as it comes within about 225,000 miles of Earth on Thursday. Last month’s supermoon was 2,800 miles closer, making it the year’s closest. More a popular term than a scientific one, a supermoon occurs when a …

Supermoon Illuminates Night Sky, Offering Stunning Views from Guangzhou
2 months ago

Supermoon Illuminates Night Sky, Offering Stunning Views from Guangzhou

China Daily  

The world witnessed the largest supermoon of the year on Oct 17, with a full moon coinciding with its perigee. This rare alignment resulted in a supermoon that appeared larger and brighter than usual, offering stunning views for those who ventured to prominent locations like Baiyun Mountain, Yuntai Garden, Maofeng Mountain, and Xunfeng Pavilion.

‘Largest and brightest’ supermoon of the year set to delight skygazers
2 months ago

‘Largest and brightest’ supermoon of the year set to delight skygazers

The Independent  

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This week’s Hunter’s moon is about to get supersized
2 months, 1 week ago

This week’s Hunter’s moon is about to get supersized

LA Times  

In the wee hours of Thursday morning, Angelenos will get their first peek at a double whammy astronomical delight — a Hunter’s moon that also happens to be a supermoon. The full moon in October is known as the Hunter’s moon because it takes place around the start of hunting season and traditionally offered a key opportunity to spot prey …

Supermoon blue moon: When, where and how to catch the spectacular August 19 show
4 months ago

Supermoon blue moon: When, where and how to catch the spectacular August 19 show

Hindustan Times  

Supermoons typically occur about 3-4 times a year and this August, the selenophile in us is jumping with excitement as we gear up to watch a relatively rare astronomical event where a Supermoon and Blue Moon will coincide - a combination that happens only once every few decades. The traditional name given to the full moon that occurs in August …

August to kick off four straight months of supermoons. When to enjoy the spectacles
4 months, 1 week ago

August to kick off four straight months of supermoons. When to enjoy the spectacles

LA Times  

A pelican in flight is silhouetted by the super blue moon appearing over Los Angeles Harbor as seen from Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro in August 2023. Thompson called the latter a “very near lunar perigee.” October’s supermoon will be slightly closer than September, or the most super of the supermoons, said Noah Petro, a lunar reconnaissance orbiter project scientist …

Supermoon in August 2023: See date, time, when to watch Supermoon in India
1 year, 4 months ago

Supermoon in August 2023: See date, time, when to watch Supermoon in India

Live Mint  

Supermoon in August 2023: The cosmos will be offering double supermoons in the month of August. On 30 August, it will be called a blue moon as it would be second full moon occuring in the same month and distance during this time will be more closer which is 222,043 miles. “Warm summer nights are the ideal time to watch …

Kolkatans may witness ‘supermoon’ today if monsoon sky permits
1 year, 4 months ago

Kolkatans may witness ‘supermoon’ today if monsoon sky permits

The Hindu  

People of Kolkata will be able to witness a 'supermoon' on August 1 if the monsoon sky permits, former director of M P Birla Planetarium Debiprosad Duari said. "When we have a full moon near Perigee, or closest to the Earth, we get what is called a supermoon," the scientist said. On Tuesday night, the moon will be at a …

A pair of supermoons to grace the sky in August
1 year, 4 months ago

A pair of supermoons to grace the sky in August

The Hindu  

The cosmos is offering up a double feature in August: a pair of supermoons culminating in a rare blue moon. Catch the first show Tuesday evening as the full moon rises in the southeast, appearing slightly brighter and bigger than normal. “Warm summer nights are the ideal time to watch the full moon rise in the eastern sky within minutes …

What is a supermoon?
1 year, 4 months ago

What is a supermoon?

Al Jazeera  

There are usually three to four supermoons in a year; Al Jazeera explains the phenomenon. This year when the moon is close to Earth there will be four supermoons in a row, according to EarthSky, a science news website: July 2-3: 361,934km away August 1: 357,530km away August 30-31: 357,344km away September 28-29: 361,552km away The supermoon at the end …

Two supermoons, one blue moon to be seen in August: All you need to know about the celestial miracle
1 year, 4 months ago

Two supermoons, one blue moon to be seen in August: All you need to know about the celestial miracle

India TV News  

Supermoon: August will be an exciting month for skygazers, space enthusiats as they will be able to witness two supermoons and also a glimpse of blue moon. It will first appear in the United States around 2:30 PM while in India, the first supermoon of the month will be visible on August 2 from 12:02 am onwards. The second supermoon …

Lunar extravaganza! Supermoon to light up skies on first August 2023. All you need to know about the celestial miracle
1 year, 4 months ago

Lunar extravaganza! Supermoon to light up skies on first August 2023. All you need to know about the celestial miracle

Hindustan Times  

Skywatchers are in for a celestial delight as August arrives with not one but two full moons, both of which are supermoons. Following a weekend of meteor showers, Tuesday, August 1st, will bring the first of these dazzling lunar displays, known as the sturgeon moon. The supermoon phenomenon makes it slightly larger and brighter than a typical full moon, creating …

Two supermoons in August mean double the stargazing fun
1 year, 4 months ago

Two supermoons in August mean double the stargazing fun

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The cosmos is offering up a double feature in August: a pair of supermoons culminating in a rare blue moon. Catch the first show Tuesday evening as the full moon rises in the southeast, appearing slightly brighter and bigger than normal. “Warm summer nights are the ideal time to watch the full moon rise in the …

Supermoon tonight: When and how to watch the unique celestial event
1 year, 5 months ago

Supermoon tonight: When and how to watch the unique celestial event

India Today  

Skygazers and astronomy enthusiasts are in for a treat on Monday evening as the breathtaking celestial event known as the Supermoon graces the skies. The Supermoon is a unique phenomenon that occurs when the full moon coincides with its closest approach to Earth in its elliptical orbit, resulting in a larger and brighter appearance. The term "Supermoon" was coined by …

Supermoon 2022: Know Date, Time and Where to watch the biggest Buck moon of this year
2 years, 5 months ago

Supermoon 2022: Know Date, Time and Where to watch the biggest Buck moon of this year

India TV News  

Supermoon 2022: If you missed last month's supermoon, there's another chance for you to have a look at it. Last supermoon was on June 14 but it was called the 'Strawberry moon' because of the fact that it was the strawberry harvest time. Supermoon 2022 Date: On Wednesday, the moon will arrive at its closest point to the Earth for …

Pink Supermoon: Why it's Significant and How Best to Spot it from India
3 years, 7 months ago

Pink Supermoon: Why it's Significant and How Best to Spot it from India

News 18  

One of the two supermoons of 2021, the Super Pink Full Moon will be gracing the night skies on Tuesday. During a supermoon, the full moon can appear up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than when it is at its farthest point from Earth. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the moon will be about 3, 57,378 kilometers away from Earth, …

Full moon 2021: Supermoon in April will be biggest in over a year
3 years, 8 months ago

Full moon 2021: Supermoon in April will be biggest in over a year

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy April’s full moon will be the biggest and brightest of the year, appearing …

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