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☆ Lyrid meteor shower peaks this week right before the pink full moon
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-21 | by ( Taylor Nicioli | Ashley Strickland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —The total solar eclipse has come and gone, but sky-gazers have reason to keep looking up — a meteor shower will peak this week right before a full moon rises. The Lyrid meteor shower will be most active Sunday night through the early morning hours of Monday, according to the American Meteor Society. And April’s full moon, also known as the pink moon, reaches the crest of its full phase at 7:49 p.m. The pink moon actually got its moniker due to its annual appearance not long after the start of spring, much like its namesake, a hot pink wildflower called Phlox subulata that blooms in early springtime, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. Instead, an annular solar eclipse creates a “ring of fire” in the sky as the sun’s light surrounds the moon.

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☆ Here’s how to see the upcoming worm moon lunar eclipse
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-24 | by ( Taylor Nicioli | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —A glowing worm moon will light up the sky on Monday with a celestial performance in store for people venturing out in the early morning hours — a penumbral lunar eclipse. The moon looks slightly darker during a 2023 penumbral lunar eclipse in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. It’s not going to be a super dramatic change in what we see in the moon,” Schmoll said. The penumbral eclipse comes about two weeks before a total solar eclipse that will cross Mexico, the United States and Canada on April 8. While a penumbral eclipse is not as dramatic as a total lunar eclipse with the moon appearing an eerie red, there is no special equipment required to view a lunar eclipse such as the viewing glasses needed for a solar eclipse, Schmoll said, allowing for lunar eclipses to be viewed with the naked eye.

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☆ February full moon peaks this weekend
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-23 | by ( Taylor Nicioli | Ashley Strickland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —February’s full moon, known as the snow moon, is set to peak on Saturday, shining bright around the world in the night sky. It’ll just be a little bit smaller than your average full moon that you look up at.”The full moon phase occurs when the moon, Earth and the sun are in alignment, in that order. A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between Earth and the sun, completely blocking the sun’s face. A total solar eclipse won’t be visible across the contiguous United States again until August 2044. A lunar eclipse, which causes the moon to look dark or dimmed, occurs when the sun, Earth and moon align so that the moon passes into Earth’s shadow.

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☆ January’s full ‘wolf moon’ will brighten the night sky
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-25 | by ( Ashley Strickland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —The first full moon of the new year, known as the wolf moon, will shine in the night sky Thursday. A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between Earth and the sun, completely blocking the golden orb’s face. Those within the path of totality, or locations where the moon’s shadow will completely cover the sun, will see a total solar eclipse. Instead, annular solar eclipses create a “ring of fire” in the sky as the sun’s fiery light surrounds the moon’s shadow. A lunar eclipse, which causes the moon to look dark or dimmed, occurs when the sun, Earth and moon align so that the moon passes into Earth’s shadow.

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☆ September’s full harvest moon is the last supermoon of the year
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-28 | by ( Ashley Strickland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —The full harvest moon will shine in the early morning hours of September 29, also marking the fourth and final supermoon of 2023. September’s full moon will appear about 5% bigger and 13% brighter than the average full moon, according to NASA. Other monikers for September’s full moon across different indigenous tribes include the corn maker moon from the Abenaki tribe, the moon of the brown leaves from the Lakota people and autumn moon from the Passamaquoddy tribe. Many people associate the harvest moon with being orange in color as it begins to rise, but the same could be said of all full moons. Only part of the moon will pass into shadow as the sun, Earth and moon will not completely align.

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☆ The full moon has different names for each month. Here's the meaning and origin for the whole lunar calendar.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-26 | by ( Morgan Mcfall-Johnsen | Jenny Mcgrath | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

The next full moon will be a harvest moon, rising on September 29. AdvertisementAdvertisementSeptember: harvest moon, "corn moon," "barley moon"Amish people harvest corn in Maryland. A harvest moon sometimes occurs in October (the moon doesn't follow the Gregorian calendar), but it's always the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox. The next worm moon: March 25, 2024April: "pink moon," "sprouting grass moon," "egg moon," "fish moon"Wildflowers along the California coastline in Big Sur at sunset. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe next seasonal blue moon: August 19, 2024The next monthly blue moon: August 19, 2024

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☆ See August’s second supermoon and bright Saturn in the night sky
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( Ashley Strickland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —August began with a bright supermoon and will end the same way as another one lights up the night sky this week. ET, the bright glow of Saturn will appear about 5 degrees to the upper right of the moon. Over the course of the evening, Saturn will appear to move clockwise around the moon, according to NASA. The second full moon in one month is also known as a blue moon, like the phrase “once in a blue moon,” according to NASA. This results in a blue moon about every 2.5 years, and the last one occurred in August 2021.

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☆ A rare blue supermoon rising tonight will be the biggest full moon of 2023 — and won't happen again until 2037
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( Jenny Mcgrath | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A blue supermoon will rise tonight, August 30. A somewhat rare occurrence, the next blue supermoon won't appear until 2037. Similar to Strawberry Moons and Pink Moons, a Blue Moon isn't named for its color. Instead, as the phrase "once in a blue moon" suggests, it's all about timing. Blue Moons are less common: Only one in about 33 moons qualifies.

Persons: Idalia, Fred Espenak, Richard Nolle, Deborah Byrd Organizations: Service, Geographic, NASA, Maine Farmers ', Library of Congress, Sky Locations: Wall, Silicon, Supermoon, Maine

☆ The Blue Supermoon: A Gem in the Night Sky
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-29 | by ( Katrina Miller | More About Katrina Miller | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The lunar fanfare of August is wrapping up with a treat: a blue supermoon that will occur on Wednesday at 9:36 p.m. Eastern time. The blue moon is the second of two full moons in a single month. Each month usually hosts only one full moon, but blue moons sometimes arise because the lunar cycle is 29.5 days long — just short of the length of an average calendar month. What is a blue supermoon? A supermoon occurs when the full moon phase of the lunar cycle syncs up with the perigee, or when it is nearest to the Earth.

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☆ A rare blue supermoon rising August 30 will be the biggest full moon of 2023 — and won't happen again until 2037
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-25 | by ( Jenny Mcgrath | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A blue supermoon will rise on Wednesday, August 30. A somewhat rare occurrence, the next blue supermoon won't appear until 2037. Similar to Strawberry Moons and Pink Moons, a Blue Moon isn't named for its color. Instead, as the phrase "once in a blue moon" suggests, it's all about timing. Blue Moons are less common: Only one in about 33 moons qualifies.

Persons: Fred Espenak, Richard Nolle, Deborah Byrd Organizations: Service, NASA, Maine Farmers ', Library of Congress, Sky Locations: Wall, Silicon, Maine

☆ August Will Have Two Supermoons, Including a Rare Blue Supermoon
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-01 | by ( Joseph De Avila | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Supermoons will rise in the night sky twice this August
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-31 | by ( Jackie Wattles | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

The most recent blue moon, for example, occurred in October 2020. The August 30 super blue moon will reach its peak at 9:36 p.m. What is a full moon, supermoon and blue moon? Supermoons occur when the moon is near or at its closest point to Earth (or, in scientific terms, its perigee) while also appearing full. Not all blue moons are supermoons, which makes the August 30 full moon even more exceptional.

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☆ In pictures: Rain drenches and delays at Wimbledon
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-05 | by ( Jillian Kumagai | ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

July's full 'Buck Moon,' like other supermoons, happens when the Moon is within 10% of its closest point to Earth in its orbit and also in its full Moon phase, according to the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London.

Persons: Buck Moon Organizations: Royal Locations: Greenwich , London

☆ Israeli troops withdraw after Jenin raid
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-05 | by ( Dave Lucas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

Persons: Buck Moon Organizations: Royal Locations: Greenwich , London

☆ America celebrates the Fourth of July
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-05 | by ( Dave Lucas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

Persons: Buck Moon Organizations: Royal Locations: Greenwich , London

☆ Hot dog champions of New York
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-04 | by ( Dave Lucas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

Persons: Buck Moon Organizations: Royal Locations: Greenwich , London

☆ See the first supermoon of 2023 light up the sky
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-04 | by ( Raphael Sanis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

The first supermoon of 2023 has captivated sky gazers across the world. This occurrence is also known as a buck moon, a Native American name for the time of year when the antlers of male deer are in full growth, according to the Farmer's Almanac. A supermoon occurs when the moon reaches its closest point to the Earth. NASA said the moon would appear 5.8% bigger and 12.8% brighter than other full moons. Three more supermoons are expected this year.

Organizations: NASA Locations: American

☆ Missed Monday Night’s Supermoon? We’ve Got You Covered.
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-04 | by ( Derrick Bryson Taylor | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Stargazers and astrophiles from Los Angeles to Istanbul rushed outdoors to see the first supermoon of the year on Monday night. It did not disappoint. The supermoon, which was flush with amber and red tones, was 14,000 miles closer to earth than typical full moons. A supermoon — the term was coined in 1979 by the astrologer Richard Nolle, and it is not an official astronomical term — can be about 17 percent larger and 30 percent brighter than a full moon at apogee, or its farthest point from Earth. Here are some quick facts about supermoons and images from around the world.

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☆ July supermoon: When and how to see the buck moon
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-02 | by ( Amaya Mcdonald | Ashley Strickland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

This month’s moon is also known as the buck moon. Names like hot moon refer to summer weather while terms like raspberry moon and ripe corn moon signify the best times for harvesting fruit and other crops. There will be two supermoons in August, including a blue moon, which will be the closest moon to Earth this year, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. Here are the full moons remaining in 2023, according to the Farmer’s Almanac:● August 1: Sturgeon moon● August 30: Blue moon● September 29: Harvest moon● October 28: Hunter’s moon● November 27: Beaver moon● December 26: Cold moonLunar and solar eclipsesPeople across North, Central and South America will be able to see an annular solar eclipse on October 14. Only part of the moon will pass into shadow as the sun, Earth and moon will not completely align.

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☆ June full moon: When and how to see the strawberry moon
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-03 | by ( Kristen Rogers | Ashley Strickland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —The strawberry moon will light up the night sky this weekend. The strawberry full moon isn’t your last chance to catch a cool celestial event this year. Here are the full moons remaining in 2023, according to the Farmer’s Almanac:● July 3: Buck moon● August 1: Sturgeon moon● August 30: Blue moon● September 29: Harvest moon● October 28: Hunter’s moon● November 27: Beaver moon● December 26: Cold moonLunar and solar eclipsesAn annular solar eclipse will occur on October 14 and be visible for people across North, Central and South America. This is when the moon passes between the sun and Earth at or near its farthest point from Earth — making the moon appear smaller than the sun and creating a glowing ring around the moon. In this type of event, the sun, Earth and moon don’t completely align, so only part of the moon passes into shadow.

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