Discover When to Witness October’s Full Harvest Moon the First Supermoon of the Year
Captivating October Supermoon to Illuminate Night Sky
October’s Harvest Moon and Its Significance
Keep your eyes on the skies this Monday night to witness October’s mesmerizing supermoon, known as the harvest moon. This celestial event will be visible from Monday night into early Tuesday, with its fullest appearance anticipated around 11:48 p.m. ET, as reported by EarthSky.
The term “harvest moon” signifies the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox. Traditionally, the harvest moon’s radiant glow facilitated farmers in completing their harvests. This October display marks the first of three consecutive supermoons this year. A supermoon occurs when the moon is at perigee, its nearest point to Earth, causing it to appear exceptionally large and bright.
Expert Insights from NASA on Viewing the Supermoon
According to Noah Petro, project scientist for NASA’s Artemis III mission, even if the night is cloudy on Monday, the moon will still appear significantly full on Tuesday. He encourages enthusiasts to observe the moon regularly, noticing subtle changes over time.
This event gains additional excitement as it follows NASA’s recent announcement of a new class of astronauts who may journey to the moon and Mars. Early next year, a team of four veteran astronauts will embark on the Artemis II mission, orbiting the moon.
Upcoming Celestial Events Not to Miss
The upcoming supermoons continue with:
- November 5: Beaver moon
- December 4: Cold moon
Moreover, meteor shower enthusiasts have several opportunities for sky-watching excitement. Mark these peak dates on your calendar:
- Draconids: October 8-9
- Orionids: October 20-21
- Southern Taurids: November 4-5
- Northern Taurids: November 11-12
- Leonids: November 16-17
- Geminids: December 13-14
- Ursids: December 21-22
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