The fourth and final supermoon of 2022, known as the Sturgeon Moon, will occur on Thursday, August 11 at approximately 9:36 PM EST and 6:36 PM PT (Friday at 01:36 GMT).
Look at the southeast sky to see sturgeon Supermoon Shines about palm width skinny to the lower right (or 5 degrees to the heavenly south) Saturn, According to astronomer Chris Vaughan, Astrogeo.ca (Opens in a new tab)which is Space.com monthly Night Sky Calendar In association with Simulation Curriculum.
This stunning lunar parade likely won’t be appreciated by everyone as it unfortunately collides with one of the most anticipated meteor showers of the year – Perseid meteor shower. While most observers in North America will usually be able to see 50 or 60 meteors per hour, the full moon It will reduce the visibility of meteors to about 10-20 per hour at most according to a Statement from NASA (Opens in a new tab).
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A full moon occurs when the moon and the sun are opposite each other and sunlight strikes its face. As such, it can be difficult to see features on the moon’s surface in detail during a full moon due to the lack of shadows.
Giant numbers happen when they are full the moon Coincides with the closest approach to the moon a land In its orbit – known as the perihelion point. according to farmer calendar (Opens in a new tab) And Fred Espanak (Opens in a new tab)Eclipse expert and retired NASA Astrophysicist, definition of a Supermoon It is a full moon within 90% of its closest approach to Earth giving us four to watch this year, we’ve already seen three in May, June and July, and the August supermoon will be the last of the year. But giant moon streaks like the ones we’ve seen this year aren’t particularly uncommon. for each his website (Opens in a new tab)the year 2023 will also see four consecutive giant pyramids, as well as the year 2024. Until 2025, the year 2025 will see three successive pyramids.
If you are looking for a telescope or binoculars to view the last giant moon of the year, our guides Best binoculars deals and the The best telescope deals right now I can help. our The best cameras for astrophotography And Best lenses for astrophotography It can also help you prepare for capturing the next sky observation scene yourself.
Want to take a more in-depth tour with our rocky companion? our The Ultimate Guide to Moon Observation It will help you plan your next sky observation project whether it is exploring lunar seas, mountainous terrain or the many craters that cover the landscape. You can also find out where astronauts, rovers and landers have ventured with us Apollo landing site observation guide.
The next full moon will occur on September 10 and is known as the “Harvest Moon”.
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