The Hunter’s Moon rises behind the gargoyles of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, on October 9, 2022. … [+] (Photo by Stefano Relandini/AFP) (Photo by Stefano Relandini/AFP via Getty Images)
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If you had to pick just one moon to see at moonrise during 2024, it’s the Hunter’s Moon in October.
The 10th full moon of 2024 — and the first to fall in the Northern Hemisphere, the “Hunter’s Moon” — is also known as the “Falling Leaves Moon” and the “Blood Moon.”
Here’s everything you need to know about it, including exactly when, where and how to see it at its best from where you are:
When is the “Hunter’s Moon”?
The Hunter Moon will be full at 11:26 UTC/7:26 AM EST on Thursday, October 17. From North America, the best time to see it will be at moonrise during dusk later that day.
Best time to see the full Hunter’s Moon
The full moon looks best when it appears on the eastern horizon just after sunset in the west. It will appear more prominent than usual and will be a nice, muted orange color. The best time to view it will be a few minutes after moonrise where you are, although the exact location will depend on your location.
Thursday, October 17 in New York, sunset at 6:13 PM EST, moonrise at 6:14 PM EST. In Los Angeles, sunset is at 6:17 PM PST, and moonrise is at 6:26 PM PST. In London, moonrise is at 5:52 pm GMT, and sunset is at 6:04 pm GMT. Friday, October 18 in London, sunset at 6:01 PM GMT, moonrise at 6:10 PM GMT. How to see the full Hunter’s Moon
Go to an elevated location facing east, or visit an east-facing coast, both of which will give you a clear view of the horizon — and the best views of the rising “Hunter’s Moon,” clear skies permitting. Naked eyes are ideal, although binoculars will give you a stunning close-up photo.
Why is the “Hunter’s Moon” the best “supermoon” of 2024?
The Hunter Moon will be the closest and largest of the four “supermoon” moons in 2024. It will be 222,055 miles (357,363 kilometers) from Earth.
A supermoon — also known as a perigee full moon — is slightly larger and brighter than the average full moon. The Moon’s orbital path around Earth is a slight ellipse, so there is a near point (perigee) and a far point (aphelion) each month.
Astronomer Fred Espenak defines a supermoon as a full moon at perigee “within 90% of its closest approach to Earth in a given orbit.” A supermoon can appear about 10% larger than its apparent size. The supermoon generally appears brighter, which is easy to notice if you observe the moon regularly.
When is the next full moon?
The next full moon after the Hunter’s Moon will be the full Beaver Moon at 21:28 UTC/4:28 PM EDT on Friday, November 15 – the second full moon of the fall and the 11th of 12 full moons of the fall. . 2024.
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