Sky watchers will get a special treat this month on October 17. The celestial event of the full moon, which turns out to be hunter moon This time, it is likely to offer a rare spectacle, appearing closer than any other moon this year. Being a Hunter’s Moon, which happens to be the largest supermoonIt will be larger and brighter than an average moon.
October 2024 Full Moon: Date and Time
According POTThe Full Moon will light up the sky on Thursday morning, October 17, 2024 at 7:26 am EDT and in India at 4:26 am (IST). This will be late Wednesday night for the time zone west of the International Date Line and early Friday morning from New Zealand Time eastward to the International Date Line.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the United States space agency, also said that Moon It will appear full for about three days at this time, from Tuesday afternoon to Friday morning.
To enjoy the best views of this supermoon, stargazers are encouraged to look for places with minimal light pollution and clear skies. It would be an excellent
What is the hunter’s moon?
The name “Hunter’s Moon” is derived from the traditions of the Algonquin Native American tribe. The Hunter’s Moon occurs after the Harvest Moon, which is the full moon closest to the autumn equinox.
According to the Farmer’s Almanac, with the leaves falling and the deer fattening up, it’s time to hunt. Since the foragers have harvested the fields, hunters can easily see the animals they have gone out to gather (and the foxes that have gone out to hunt them).
This celestial phenomenon also symbolizes the change of stations. Historically, this time of year marked the period when tribes would stock up on meat for the coming winter. The name reflects the practice of hunting and gathering during this season.
This will be the third of four consecutive supermoons (and the brightest by a small margin).
For Hindus, this is Sharad Purnimaalso known as Kumara Purnima, Kojagari Purnima, Navanna Purnima Kojagrat Purnima or Kaumudi Purnima. This is a harvest festival that is celebrated in various ways.
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