October Supermoon and rare double star phenomenon

On October 17, astronomy enthusiasts will have the opportunity to admire the biggest and brightest Supermoon of the year as well as a rare double star phenomenon.

The October Supermoon will appear bigger and brighter than the Supermoons in August and September. (Source: Euronews)

October's Supermoon is the closest Supermoon of the year and combines with a comet to create a rare double stargazing phenomenon. August's Supermoon was 220,000 miles (361,970 km) from Earth. September's Supermoon was closer, at 2,700 miles (4,484 km) away. And October's Supermoon was the closest, at 220,000 miles (357,364 km), so it appeared larger and brighter than the August and September Supermoons. This year's Supermoon will reach full moon status on October 17. The fourth and final Supermoon of 2024 will appear on November 15, at a distance of 220,000 miles (361,867 km) from Earth. Supermoons occur when the full moon phase syncs with an especially close change in the orbit of the Earth. This happens three or four times a year in a row, due to the Moon's ever-changing elliptical orbit. This time, the supermoon coincides with the Tsuchinshan-Atlas Comet, which is nearby. NASA's Bill Cooke said the moonlight will obscure the comet's tail, but it's still worth seeing after sunset. A partial lunar eclipse will also occur on the night of October 17, visible in parts of the Americas, Africa and Europe, as the Earth's shadow falls on the moon, appearing as a small crescent.

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