Astronomy enthusiasts will be able to witness the third supermoon of the year on October 17.
According to the Hanoi Astronomical Society (HAS), the supermoon will be easily visible from Vietnam at 6:28 PM on October 17. At this time, the Moon will be positioned directly opposite the Earth, and its surface will be fully illuminated, allowing everyone to easily see a “super large” Moon.
The supermoon will be easily visible from Vietnam at 6:28 PM on October 17.
This supermoon has been referred to by Native American tribes as the Hunter’s Moon because it occurs at a time of year when leaves fall and hunting season begins. It is also known as the Travel Moon and Blood Moon.
According to Richard Nolle, the originator of the supermoon concept, there will be four supermoons in 2024, occurring on August 19, September 18, October 17, and November 15.
On supermoon nights, the Moon will appear in the sky with a disc that is about 8% larger and 15% brighter compared to regular full moons. Therefore, even when observing the Moon normally, you can still notice this difference.
In addition to the supermoon, astronomy lovers can also enjoy two meteor showers in October: the Draconids and Orionids.
The Draconids meteor shower will occur on October 7. This is a minor meteor shower with a rate of about 10 meteors per hour, with the best viewing period early in the evening.
The Orionids are a more prolific meteor shower, producing up to 20 meteors per hour at its peak. It is generated by dust particles left by Halley’s Comet, which has been known and observed since ancient times.
This meteor shower occurs annually from October 2 to November 7, with this year’s peak happening overnight on October 21 into the early hours of October 22. The best viewing time will be after midnight.
