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Here's how to see the Hunter's Moon

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Here's how to see the Hunter's Moon

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As if an annular solar eclipse in early October and a few meteor showers weren't enough, the upcoming full moon in October will be the third supermoon of 2024.

And the astronomical events in October will not be “just” limited to a supermoon. We can still enjoy several meteor showers, including the Orionids.

This is what sky watchers need to know:

When is the full moon in October 2024?

The Hunter's Moon will provide its maximum illumination on the night of October 17th. The moon phases in October are:

  • 🌑 new moon: Oct 2nd
  • 🌓 First quarter: Oct 10th
  • 🌕 Full moon: Oct 17th
  • 🌗 Last quarter: Oct 24th
  • 🌑 new moon: November 1st

What does this mean for Halloween?

Ghosts, ghosts and little goblins will go trick-or-treating in the dark on October 31st. With the full moon falling on October 17th and the new moon falling on November 1st, it should be particularly dark and spooky this year.

Why is it called the Hunter's Moon?

According to Space.com, October's full moon is known as the “Hunter's Moon” because when the leaves fall or fall, it's time to hunt. With the fields harvested, hunters can walk over the stubble and spot deer and other animals more easily.

The full moon names used in the Old Farmer's Almanac come from a variety of places, including Native American, Colonial American, and European sources. Traditionally, each full moon name was applied to the entire lunar month in which it occurred, rather than just the full moon.

The earliest use of the term “Hunter's Moon” cited in the Oxford English Dictionary dates to 1710, the almanac says. Some sources suggest that other names for the Hunter's Moon include Sanguine or Blood Moon, which are associated with either the blood of the hunt or the color of the changing autumn leaves.

Other moon names include the Drying Rice Moon of the Dakota Tribe, the Falling Leaves Moon of the Anishinaabe, the Freezing Moon of the Ojibwe, the Ice Moon of the Haida Tribe, and the Migrating Moon of the Cree Tribe.

What is the best time to see the full moon in October 2024?

According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, the moon will rise in the Lansing area at 6:52 p.m. on October 17, cross the meridian at 1:08 a.m. on October 18, and set at 8:04 a.m

Is the Hunter's Moon a Supermoon?

According to EarthSky, October's full moon will be a supermoon

The next supermoon will take place on November 15th. The full moons in August and September were also supermoons.

What is a Supermoon?

A supermoon is a full moon that appears larger and brighter than usual because it is closer to Earth in its orbit.

The moon follows an elliptical orbit around the Earth, meaning its distance from us varies throughout the month. When a full moon coincides with the point of its orbit closest to Earth, called perigee, it is called a supermoon, according to NASA.

Why does the moon sometimes appear red?

You may have noticed that the moon occasionally turns a dramatic shade of orange or red in the night sky. That's because of how sunlight hits the moon's surface after it passes through the atmosphere.

According to NASA, when the moon moves into the inner part of Earth's shadow, or umbra, some of the sunlight entering Earth's sky is scattered before it reaches the moon's surface.

Colors with shorter wavelengths, such as blue and violet, scatter more easily than colors with longer wavelengths, such as red and orange. The more dust or clouds there are in the Earth's atmosphere during a lunar eclipse, the redder the moon appears.

When is the next full moon in 2024?

The Beaver Moon will rise on November 15, 2024. November's full moon will be the fourth consecutive supermoon.

Look up: Every full moon will shine here in 2024

What can I see in the sky this month?

October is meteor season – there are seven meteor showers that reach peak activity during the month, says spacetourismguide.com. The peak of the Orionid meteor shower will take place on October 21st this year.

Earlier this month, the Camelopardalid meteor shower occurred on October 5th. On October 8th, the Draconid meteor shower lit up the sky.

The peak of the Southern Taurid meteor shower occurs on October 10th. Despite the name, the meteors are visible in the northern hemisphere.

The Aurigid meteor shower reaches its peak on October 11th. The peak of the Geminid meteor shower occurs on October 18th, and the Orionids reach their peak in the sky on October 20th. While the meteor shower occurs from October 16 to 30, there can be up to 21 meteors per hour during the peak of the shower.

Finally, the peak of the Leonis Minorid meteor shower takes place on October 21st.

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