When Is The Next Supermoon? Dates & Times
Last Updated: November 20, 2023
The dance of celestial bodies has always captivated humanity, with the moon taking center stage in our night sky’s theatre. Among its various phases and phenomena, one particular display outshines the others: the Supermoon.
This majestic occurrence happens when the moon, in its full phase, comes exceptionally close to Earth, making it appear larger and brighter than usual. But when exactly can we expect this luminescent treat next?
My below guide will detail the upcoming dates and prime times to experience the next Supermoon. Prepare to be enchanted, or should I say, moon-chanted!
The upcoming Blue Supermoon will grace our night sky on Monday, August 31, at 01:35 UTC.
During this particular phase of its lunar cycle, the Moon will have aged 14.35 days, offering a near perfect illumination of 99.93%.
With a tilt angle of 50.069°, our natural satellite will be located approximately 357,247 km away from Earth. This equates to about 221,982.94 miles, or roughly 0.00238 Astronomical Units (AU). This means the Moon will only be about 2% away from its average perigee distance (closest distance from Earth), so it will earn the title of blue sturgeon supermoon!
In terms of light travel time, this distance corresponds to approximately 0.00198 light minutes. In the realm of astrology, the Moon will align with the sign of Pisces on this day.
Stargazing Info
- Right Ascension / Declination: 23h 45m03.7s / -05°32’21.3″
- Azimuth / Altitude: 102°19’57.7″ / +07°22’48.9
- Apparent Magnitude: -12.77
- Apparent diameter: 33 arcminutes and 25 arcseconds.
- Conjunctions? Yes – Neptune.
August 2023 Blue Supermoon Countdown
The upcoming full Moon in September will grace our night sky on Friday 29 2023, at 5:55 AM EDT or 9:55 AM UTC.
During this particular phase of its lunar cycle, the Moon will have aged 13.65 days, offering an almost perfect illumination of 99.48%.
With a tilt angle of 89.197°, our natural satellite will be located approximately 360,513.70 km away from Earth. This equates to about 224,012.82 miles, or roughly 0.00240 Astronomical Units (AU). This means the Moon will only be about 0.3% away from its average perigee distance (closest distance from Earth), so it will earn the title of supermoon!
In terms of light travel time, this distance corresponds to approximately 0.0200 light minutes. In the realm of astrology, the Moon will align with the sign of Pisces on this day. This full Moon is the fourth supermoon of this summer season and the fourth and last one this year as well.
Stargazing Info
- Right Ascension / Declination: 00h 11m15.6s / -01°31’14.9″
- Azimuth / Altitude: 257°31’25.8″ / +06°53’48.9″
- Apparent Magnitude: -12.78
- Apparent diameter: 33 arcminutes and 02 arcseconds.
- Conjunctions? None
September 2023 Supermoon Countdown
The Sturgeon Supermoon will be at its peak on Monday, August 19, 2024
On that day, the full illumination of the moon will be achieved at 6:26 PM UTC / 2:26 PM EST / 1:26 PM CST / 11:26 AM PST.
The Moon, 14.31 days into its lunar cycle, will be 100% illuminated. It will be tilted at 92.236° and located approximately 364,851.26 km (226,707 miles or 0.00243 AU) away from Earth, 2.31% closer than its average perigee, wich means it is a supermoon!
Stargazing Info
- Right Ascension / Declination: 22h01m10s / -15°39’S
- Azimuth / Altitude: 21h 19m42.7s / -20°40’07.0″
- Apparent Magnitude: -12.78
- Apparent diameter: 32 arcminutes and 59 arcseconds.
- Conjunctions? None, but Saturn is in the same part of the sky.
The Corn Supermoon will make an appearance on Tuesday, September 17, 2024
The full face of the moon will be visible at 10:34 PM EST / 9:34 PM CST / 7:34 PM PST on that day, or 2:34 AM UTC on the 18th.
The Moon will be 14.74 days old and tilted at an angle of 107.001 degrees. It will be positioned approximately 357,609.86 kilometers (or 222,208.46 miles, equivalent to 0.00239 astronomical units) away from Earth.
This places it 0.3% away from its average closest approach, which means it qualifies as a supermoon! In the realm of astrology, the Moon finds its alignment with the sign of Pisces.
Stargazing Info
- Right Ascension / Declination: 23h44m20s / 2°46’S
- Azimuth / Altitude: 130°36’43.7″ / +21°30’30.5″
- Apparent Magnitude: -12.81
- Apparent diameter: 33 arcminutes and 24 arcseconds.
- Conjunctions? Yes, Saturn is 2 degrees east and Neptune is 4 degrees west.
September 2024 Supermoon Countdown
The Hunter’s Supermoon will reach its full phase on Thursday, October 17, 2024
The lunar cycle will achieve full completion at 7:26 PM EST / 6:26 PM CST / 4:26 PM PST on that day. Around 13.85 days into its lunar cycle, the Moon will position itself at a tilt of approximately 99.37 degrees.
It will be situated nearly 357,221.25 km (which is roughly equivalent to 221,966 miles or 0.00238 Astronomical Units) away from Earth. This places it about 0.2% further than its closest point to Earth, known as its perigee, which means this will be the 3rd super moon of 2024! In terms of astrology, the Moon will align itself with the constellation of Aries.
Stargazing Info
- Right Ascension / Declination: 01h27m20s/ 10°54’N
- Azimuth / Altitude: 01h 50m50 / +12°42’45.4″
- Apparent Magnitude: -12.83
- Apparent diameter: 33 arcminutes and 25 arcseconds.
- Conjunctions? None
October 2024 Supermoon Countdown
The Beaver Supermoon will light up the night sky on Friday, November 15, 2024
A full moon will grace the sky at 5:29 PM EST / 4:29 PM CST / 2:29 PM PST on that day. The Moon will be 13.22 days old and tilted at an angle of 154.53 degrees. It will be positioned approximately 360,325 kilometers (or 223,895 miles, equivalent to 0.00240 astronomical units) away from Earth.
Stargazing Info
- Right Ascension / Declination: 02h 55m46.2s / +20°06’21.9″
- Azimuth / Altitude: 281°07’22.2″ / +19°32’08.9″
- Apparent Magnitude: -12.79
- Apparent diameter: 33 arcminutes and 00 arcseconds.
- Conjunctions? None, but close approach with Uranus located about 6 degrees.
November 2024 Supermoon Countdown
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