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The full harvest moon will shine bright on September 29, marking the fourth and final supermoon of 2023. September’s full moon will reach peak illumination at 7.57pm on Friday (AEST), but it is expected to appear entirely illuminated through to Saturday morning, according to NASA. The best way for sky gazers to observe the harvest moon is to head somewhere with a clear view to the east, free from light pollution. Watch the latest news and stream for free on 7plus >> Many people associate the harvest moon with being orange in colour as it begins to rise, but the same could be said of all full moons. The hue is due to the thickness of Earth’s atmosphere near the horizon, which is greater than when the full moon is overhead, according to EarthSky. Definitions of a supermoon can vary, but the term generally denotes a full moon that is closer to Earth than normal and thus appears larger and brighter in the night sky. Source: https://thefoxposts.com/september-harvest-full-moon...

Stargazers are in for a treat next month as two supermoon s grace the night sky in a rare astronomical event. The second supermoon of the year will occur next week when August’s Sturgeon Moon reaches its peak on Wednesday morning. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: July’s supermoon illuminates the night sky. Watch the latest News on Channel 7 or stream for free on 7plus >> The Sturgeon Moon was named after the fish of the same name found in the Great Lakes in North America this time of year. Australians can turn their eyes to the sky and catch the moon’s peak illumination about 4.32am AEST Wednesday, according to the Farmer’s Almanac. Source: https://thefoxposts.com/how-to-watch-the-august-sturgeon-moon-supermoon-and-blue-moon-in-australia-2023-TheFOXposts-31297.html?utm_source=blogger_source&utm_medium=blogger_medium&utm_campaign=blogger_cam Category: Technology Post by: TheFOXposts.Com