The first full moon of Fall will shine brightly on the nights of October 17 and 18, making it one of the brightest moons of the year.
This supermoon, the third of four consecutive ones in 2024, will appear slightly larger and brighter than a typical full moon.
Known as the Hunter Moon, this month's full moon marks the time when hunters traditionally start hunting to stockpile food for the winter months.
Other names for October's full moon include the Falling Leaves Moon, the Migrating Moon, and the Freezing Moon.
Autumn is also often referred to as "meteor shower season" with more meteor showers than any other season of the year.
Oct. 20-21: Orionid meteor shower
The Orionids meteor shower in mid-October is usually a highlight of the autumn sky, but this year, it might not be as impressive due to the presence of another celestial event.
Typically, the Orionids produce about 20 shooting stars per hour, which is twice as many as the Draconids earlier in the month. However, in 2024, the nearly full moon is expected to greatly reduce visibility of the meteor shower on the night of October 20 and into the early hours of October 21, according to the American Meteor Society.
Despite this, observers may still catch a few shooting stars throughout the night, particularly after midnight.
To maximize the chances of seeing meteors, experts advise looking towards darker areas of the sky where the moon is not obstructing the view.
Also, don't miss your chance to see the comet. Photographers are already capturing amazing images of Comet C/2023 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) in the morning sky.
Early risers should have more opportunities to spot the comet throughout the month.
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