Supermoon in 2024: We are entering into the second month of 2024. The sky is set to amaze us with different celestial events including the full moon and supermoon. In 2024, sky enthusiasts can witness 12 full moons and two supermoons. This article includes a complete calendar of full moon and supermoon in 2024.
List of Full Moon in 2024
The full moon is one of eight lunar phases, in which the entire round illuminated face of the Moon is visible from Earth. It occurs when Earth is located between the Sun and the Moon. The period between two full moons is an average of 29.53 days. Check the table below to learn about full moons in 2024.
| Date | Day | Supermoon/Full Moon Name |
| January 25 | Thursday | Wolf Moon |
| January 24 | Saturday | Snow Moon |
| March 25 | Monday | Worm Moon |
| April 23 | Tuesday | Pink Moon |
| May 23 | Thursday | Flower Moon |
| July 21 | Sunday | Buck Moon |
| December 15 | Sunday | Cold Moon |
List of Supermoons in 2024
A supermoon is when a full moon takes place at the same time that the moon is at its closest point to Earth on its elliptical orbit (known as perigee). According to NASA, approximately 25% of full moons are supermoons. Check the table to know about the date and day of the Supermoon in 2024.
| Date | Day | Supermoon Name |
| August 19 | Monday | Sturgeon Moon (Supermoon) |
| September 18 | Wednesday | Harvest Moon (Supermoon) |
| October 17 | Thursday | Hunter's Moon (Supermoon) |
| November 15 | Friday | Beaver Moon (Supermoon) |
Where To Watch The Full Moon and Supermoon?
The supermoon being close to the perigee is visible through the naked eye. NASA recommends using a pair of binoculars with a minimum magnification of seven and a tripod with the binoculars at a magnification of 10 or 15. Other than this, skywatchers can watch this celestial magic through the YouTube platforms of NASA and TimeandDate.com.
Other than the different full moons, skygazers also need to be ready for 2 solar eclipses and 3 lunar eclipses.
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