Harvest Moon Supermoon: A Unique Celestial Event
Get ready for a celestial extravaganza! The upcoming Harvest Moon is not only exceptional for its proximity to Earth but also for its dual distinction as a supermoon and a partially eclipsed moon. To add more excitement, a solar eclipse will follow two weeks after the Harvest Moon. In this article, we will break down the fascinating celestial events and provide information on how to witness them.
Harvest Moon Supermoon followed by Fall Equinox
This year’s Harvest Moon will be a supermoon, with the moon being at its closest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit. Rising on Tuesday, September 17, the moon will be approximately 222,000 miles away from our planet. On the opposite side of its orbit, the moon is roughly 252,000 miles away.
The autumnal equinox will occur on Saturday, September 22 at 7:44 am, marking the beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. As explained by experts, the word "equinox" means equal night, signifying that the duration of night and day are roughly the same.
