7/5/2023 0 Comments Moon hunters phenomenon today![]() Is a Hunter’s Moon bigger, or brighter or redder than any other Moon? It may appear this way from Earth, but the Moon itself is not actually a bigger size nor does it emit more light. Moon Illusion? Bigger, Brighter, and Redder That’s the whole story. It’s a tale of extra moonlight at convenient hours just after sunset. So, those who are outdoors participating in some evening twilight activity, which in October in bygone centuries was usually hunting, but for modern sky watchers might simply be camping out outside, find the full or nearly full Moon rising around sunset to provide additional welcome light for several evenings in a row. In 2021, the Hunter’s Moon is 100% full on October 20, however, it may look like a full round Moon on October 21 and even on October 22, rising around the time of sunset for several evenings in a row. But the Harvest and the Hunter’s Moons come up only about half an hour later each night, an effect that begins a couple of nights before this full Moon and runs for 3 or 4 nights in a row. ![]() Normally the Moon rises about one hour later each night. The Harvest and Hunter’s Moons are the annual full Moons whose nightly appearances are delayed by the most minimal amount. Because of this, the upcoming Hunter’s Moon shares a similar behavior. The Hunter’s Moon is the first full Moon after the Harvest Moon (which was in September this year), which in turn is the closest full Moon to the autumn equinox. Similarly, it was named the Ripe Corn Moon by the Laguna. The Nez Perce called this the Falling Leaves Moon and it’s hard to argue with that.īut it was the seasonal Moon name used by the Algonquin tribe that also became a term used by modern astronomers: the Hunter’s Moon. The full Moon coming up this month was called the Corn Ripe Moon by the Taos. Of course, many Native American tribes had a reason they named the Moons to track the seasons. Maybe that’s why we want to attach a unique label to each full Moon, be it blood Moon, super Moon, strawberry Moon, or whatever. While the full Moon is always recognizable-and indeed the only phase that’s out all night long-perhaps most folks wish that each was a bit more special. There are 13 full Moons each year, making each one nice but far from rare. So, will it be bigger, brighter, and redder? Here’s all you need to know! What Is the Hunter’s Moon? This year, the full Hunter’s Moon rises on Wednesday, October 20! This is one of the two full Moons that enjoy an official astronomical name.
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