Mt_Rider Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Peak Illumination, Astronomy, and Moon Illusion The best time for viewing this year’s Hunter's Moon will be during peak illumination on Saturday, Oct. 28. Yet the nights on either side—on Oct. 27 and 29—will look pretty good, too, as the moon won't have moved much. The full moon reaches its zenith at 4:24 p.m. EDT when it will be below the horizon viewed from North America. So you’ll have to wait until sunset for it to rise. Full moons only occur when the sun and moon are directly on opposite sides of the Earth, which is why when one rises the other is always setting. Notably, this year's Hunter's Moon will have a planetary companion. Our solar system’s largest planet, Jupiter, will appear shining brightly right under it. Their apparent proximity is a mere illusion, however; Jupiter is actually 1500 times farther away than our moon. https://www.theepochtimes.com/bright/full-hunters-moon-set-to-grace-the-autumn-night-sky-in-october-2023-all-you-need-to-know-5513228?utm_source=Bright&src_src=Bright&utm_campaign=bright-2023-10-22&src_cmp=bright-2023-10-22&utm_medium=email&cta_utm_source=Bright&est=AqyK%2Bhd0izFY6UFhok41Rbe3TLl3SZC1cRFpmQFmcNFdV6Lp2btDSrJ92xNKPLJGaA%3D%3D Should be a great illuminating effect if your areas have clear skies. MtRider 2 Quote Link to comment
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