Stargazing enthusiasts will be able to watch four supermoons in Singapore this year. The 2024 supermoons will make an appearance four times between August 2024 and November 2024. These are Sturgeon Moon, Harvest Moon, Hunter’s Moon, and Beaver Moon.
What is a supermoon?
For those wondering what the heck a supermoon is, we’re taking you back to school for a minute. As described by NASA, a supermoon occurs when the Moon’s orbit is closest (perigee) to Earth, and at the same time the Moon is full.
Normally, the Moon orbits Earth in an ellipse, with the farthest point (apogee) about 405,500 kilometres from Earth. Meanwhile, the closest point called the perigee is an average distance of about 363,300 kilometres from Earth. Hence why a full moon shining bright in the night sky at perigee is called a supermoon.
What to expect from the 2024 supermoons in Singapore
Here’s what we know about the 2024 supermoons in Singapore according to predictions:
- Sturgeon Moon (August 20)
- Harvest Moon (September 18)
- Hunter’s Moon (October 17)
- Beaver Moon (November 15)
The Sturgeon Moon on August 20 is known as the blue moon. Meanwhile, the Hunter’s Moon on October 17 will be the closest supermoon to earth this year. Wonderfully, these take place during mooncake season and the Mid-Autumn Festival 2024.
The best times to view the supermoons is close to moonrise or moonset when the moon is near the horizon. Of course, we must take into consideration the weather conditions such as clear skies for the best supermoon viewing experience.
Certainly, these supermoons are visible in any part of Singapore as you gaze up to the night sky. Although, we recommend relaxing on one of the best beaches, strolling through East Coast Park, or even tucking into a night picnic at Marina Barrage to experience supermoon spotting. Definitely, it’s the perfect free activity for interested observers and a fantastic thing to do with children.
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