October’s supermoon is the closest moon to the earth this year and it’s teaming up with a comet for a rare stargazing two-for-one.

“Most astronomers hate the full moon because its bright light messes up observing other objects. So it’s a bit hard for us to wax poetic about it even if it’s the biggest supermoon of 2024,” said NASA’s Bill Cooke.

The third of four supermoons was 222,055 miles (357,364 kilometres) away Wednesday night, making it seem even bigger and brighter than the full moon in August and September. It reached its full lunar phase on Thursday.

A supermoon, known as a Hunters Moon, has lit up the night sky in tandem with a new comet{ai:summary}<p>October's supermoon is the closest to Earth this year, occurring alongside a comet, providing a unique stargazing opportunity. NASA's Bill Cooke noted that while the full moon's brightness complicates observations, this supermoon is notably larger and brighter than previous ones in 2024.</p><p>The supermoon was recorded at a distance of 222,055 miles (357,364 kilometers) on Wednesday night, reaching its full phase on Thursday. #science</p>

October’s supermoon pairs with a comet for a special nighttime spectacle

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