Metro Vancouver residents will have four chances to see a supermoon in 2024, with one regular-sized Howlin’ Moon scheduled to be seen in early January.
January’s lunar offering, known as the full moon, takes its name from a pack of wolves howling outside a village due to hunger. However, there is no evidence that wolves howl due to hunger. Instead, they tend to howl during the winter to mark territory, locate pack members, and gather for hunting.
While the month of January lasts; has been called the Wolf Moon for centuriesAccording to , other common names include cold moon, hard moon, great moon, and Canada goose moon. old farmer yearbook.
of The moon is in full bloom in Vancouver According to timeanddate.com, as of 9:54 a.m. on January 25th, the event is expected to be full or nearly full for several days before and after.
2024 supermoon
Locals have four chances this year to spot a full moon that looks especially big and bright. A supermoon is a full moon that appears about 15% brighter and 7% larger than a normal moon because it is closer to Earth.
earth sky Astronomers note that supermoons are usually referred to as “nearfield full moons.” This term simply refers to the fact that the moon is “near the Earth.”
The first supermoon of 2024 will occur on August 19th and is also considered a “blue moon.”
The second “supermoon” will occur on September 18th and will occur at approximately the same time. partial lunar eclipse It is expected to be visible in the area the previous day, September 17, at 7:18 p.m., but will last until 9:47 p.m. However, the early stages of the eclipse will not be visible from Vancouver as the moon will be low in the sky. Horizon, according to timeanddate.com.
The third supermoon will occur next month on October 17th, and the fourth and final one will occur on November 15th.
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