Spectacular Hunter's Supermoon Illuminates Night Sky

This year's brightest full moon pairs with the rare Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS for an unforgettable celestial event.

• The Hunter's Moon, occurring on October 16-17, 2024, is the biggest and brightest full moon of the year, known as a supermoon.
• This supermoon is the closest to Earth in 2024, appearing 14% larger and 30% brighter than a typical full moon.
• Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, visible alongside the supermoon, is a rare celestial visitor not expected to return for another 80,000 years.
• The supermoon is the third in a series of four consecutive supermoons this year, with the next one scheduled for November 15.
• Families are encouraged to view the supermoon as a learning opportunity about the moon's phases and elliptical orbit.

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