This event will be the last supermoon of the year and can be seen in all parts of the world, without many precautions or precautions. Learn the keys to enjoying the brightest and largest Moon of the year.
In October one of the most impressive and anticipated astronomical phenomena of the year happens: the Hunter’s Moon. Also known as Supermoonis a full lunar phase which allows you to see the natural satellite in its entirety and at its closest point to Earth.
This event occurs when “the full Moon coincides with the point of approach closest to the Land in its elliptical orbit, a point known as perigee,” explained the POT.
The Hunter’s Moon will be the largest supermoon resplendent and enormous of this 2024, since it can be seen up to a 14% further big and a 30% further bright. Find out how to see it, when it will be and the recommendations to observe this astronomical phenomenon at its best.
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Something that distinguishes this particular Moon to take advantage of and enjoy, is that it will be the last supermoon of the year. The maximum moment occurs because the celestial body is orbiting at the closest point to the Earth, which allows the Moon to be observed much more big and bright.
When can it be seen in Argentina
The Hunter’s Moon it will be this thursday October 17 and can be observed from any point in our country at 20:25local time. In order to enjoy this event at its best, there are certain recommendations to take into account.
According to National Geographicthe most appropriate thing to see the supermoon is to “find a place with little light pollution” and “equip ourselves with some binoculars “It may also be a good idea, as it will allow us to better observe the craters and shadows of the Moon.”
Why does it have this name?
The origins of the name of the Hunter’s Moon They go back to the native peoples of north america. Traditionally, the farmers finished cutting their fields under the light of the harvest moon, so for the next moon, the fields They were clean and could easily see the animals circling around looking for food.
It is also known as the “Rice Drying Moon”, “Falling Leaves Moon”, “Frozen Moon”, among others, because it is a period in which these communities began to prepare for the arrival of winter and the hunting season.
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