Astronomy enthusiasts can now get their binoculars and cameras ready! Because it’s Friday night (15) The last supermoon of the year will be visible in the sky at night. The satellite is expected to appear up to 14 percent larger and up to 30 percent brighter.
in Brazil, The satellite is expected to appear on the horizon around 18:45 in the afternoon.. It is worth remembering that it is possible to watch the Super Moon with the naked eye without the need for any space equipment, such as a telescope.
This is the fourth and final supermoon of 2024. The first three occurred in August, September and October, respectively. But the biggest one was the one seen last month.
Now the next supermoon will only occur on November 5, 2025.
What is a supermoon?
A supermoon occurs when the Moon is at its closest point to the Earth (perigee) and the full moon occurs at the same time. When it reaches this point, the satellite appears about 14% larger and about 30% brighter than normal.
This is because the Moon’s orbit is elliptical, meaning the satellite is sometimes farther or closer to Earth. When the Moon is closest to us, it is approximately 363,300 kilometers away (average distance is 384,400 kilometers).
Will you be watching this Friday’s Supermoon? If so, send us a photo of this phenomenon via TecMundo’s social networks!
Source: Tec Mundo
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