Hunter’s Moon 2024: Know why is it called Hunter’s Moon, its significance and when to view |

Hunter’s Moon 2024: Know why is it called Hunter’s Moon, its significance and when to view |

The October Full Moon, known as the Hunter’s Moon, will light up the night sky this week, reaching its peak illumination on Thursday, October 17th, at 7:26 a.m. EDT (4:56 p.m. IST). According to NASA, while the moon will be brightest at this time, its beauty can be appreciated from Tuesday evening through Friday morning. … Read more

The next full moon: Supermoon and Hunter’s Moon

The next full moon: Supermoon and Hunter’s Moon

The upcoming full moon, the Hunter’s Moon, will appear this coming Thursday, 17 October 2024, at 13:26. Markedly, it will remain full for about three days. Since the Hunter’s Moon will be visible globally and South Africa’s location in the Southern Hemisphere does not obstruct its view, it should be clearly visible from the country. … Read more

Full Harvest Moon: September’s full harvest moon: What to expect, viewing tips, and best places to watch

Full Harvest Moon: September’s full harvest moon: What to expect, viewing tips, and best places to watch

September’s Full Harvest Moon promises to be a spectacular celestial event, combining the qualities of a supermoon with the effects of a partial lunar eclipse. The full moon, which will rise on the evening of September 17, is set to be a noteworthy sight for skywatchers, as per Space.com.A Supermoon and a Partial EclipseThis month’s … Read more

What’s a super blue moon, and why is it so rare?

What’s a super blue moon, and why is it so rare?

If you don’t look up at the moon very often, tonight’s the night you should. It’s a lunar trifecta of sorts, and it’s all the rage. This month’s full moon is being called a “super blue moon.” Don’t know what that is? Read on. What is a supermoon? The moon completes one orbit of Earth … Read more

August’s supermoon kicks off four months of lunar spectacles

August’s supermoon kicks off four months of lunar spectacles

cape canaveral, florida —  The first of four supermoons this year rises next week, providing tantalizing views of Earth’s constant companion. Stargazers can catch the first act Monday as the full moon inches a little closer than usual, making it appear slightly bigger and brighter in the night sky. “I like to think of the … Read more

Celebrate this Raksha Bandhan with the cosmic marvel of super rare blue moon |

Celebrate this Raksha Bandhan with the cosmic marvel of super rare blue moon |

The night sky will reveal a unique celestial phenomena on Monday, August 19, 2024: a super blue moon that falls in tandem with the Hindu holiday of Raksha Bandhan. Observed from Sunday morning till early Wednesday morning, this magnificent full Moon is sure to enthral astronomers worldwide. Known as a Blue Moon and a supermoon … Read more