Post by Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe on Aug 28, 2023 15:07:12 GMT -6
Join the Chicago Astronomer for a Full Moonrise over the lake
Wednesday 30 August 2023
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The Chicago Astronomer is anticipating our Full Moon rise public observation session as we share views of the "Blue Moon" via telescopes. Of course the Moon does not turn blue, but it's the 2nd Full Moon of August 2023...a semi rare occurrence.
It is also a "SuperMoon", where the orbit of our natural satellite brings the Moon a bit closer, 7%+/- and about 16% brighter. Coined in the 1970s by an astrologer, the visible difference is negligible to the average observer. On the average, our Moon is about 240,000 miles away, but for this apparition, the Moon will be 222,043 miles. A closer Full Moon will be on November 5, 2025 at 221,817 miles from Earth.
It is also the "Sturgeon" Moon...sometimes referred to as the "Corn" Moon.
Moonrise will occur at 8:35 pm. It is always a fun challenge for the first person to spot the first glimpse of the Moon cresting over the distant horizon.
We will set-up telescopes within the Island, just follow the path from the parking lot and look for the Chicago Astronomer telescope site....
I encourage our fans to bring their telescopes and share the views with us. And, if you need assistance with your telescope, we will be pleased to guide you in getting the best performance to explore the Universe. I think I will use a monitor to cast the Lunar image and those who want to save the image can take cell phone pics easily.
SuperMoons occur about 25% of the time, but the next time we will experience both a Blue Full "SuperMoon" will be in 14 years in January & March 2037, about 3% of all full Moons. Interesting lore has it that if you glimpse the new Moon over your right shoulder, you will have good luck.
Be there with the cool kids...you know you want to.
*ABC/WLS Ch.7 came out to do an interview on tonight's Lunar event....solid...
Astro Joe
It is also a "SuperMoon", where the orbit of our natural satellite brings the Moon a bit closer, 7%+/- and about 16% brighter. Coined in the 1970s by an astrologer, the visible difference is negligible to the average observer. On the average, our Moon is about 240,000 miles away, but for this apparition, the Moon will be 222,043 miles. A closer Full Moon will be on November 5, 2025 at 221,817 miles from Earth.
It is also the "Sturgeon" Moon...sometimes referred to as the "Corn" Moon.
Moonrise will occur at 8:35 pm. It is always a fun challenge for the first person to spot the first glimpse of the Moon cresting over the distant horizon.
We will set-up telescopes within the Island, just follow the path from the parking lot and look for the Chicago Astronomer telescope site....
I encourage our fans to bring their telescopes and share the views with us. And, if you need assistance with your telescope, we will be pleased to guide you in getting the best performance to explore the Universe. I think I will use a monitor to cast the Lunar image and those who want to save the image can take cell phone pics easily.
SuperMoons occur about 25% of the time, but the next time we will experience both a Blue Full "SuperMoon" will be in 14 years in January & March 2037, about 3% of all full Moons. Interesting lore has it that if you glimpse the new Moon over your right shoulder, you will have good luck.
Be there with the cool kids...you know you want to.
*ABC/WLS Ch.7 came out to do an interview on tonight's Lunar event....solid...
Astro Joe
