Manitoba skygazers are in store for quite the celestial show this week.
According to astronomer Scott Young, a supermoon will light up the Manitoba sky on Thursday.
Young said a supermoon happens when the moon’s orbit is closest to Earth at the same time that the moon is full.
There are typically four supermoons a year, he said, and Thursday’s will be the biggest one – appearing about eight per cent larger.
“It’s about 25,000 kilometres closer than the farthest moon, so it will be as big and bright as it gets.”
The Hunter’s Moon lights up the sky over Lockport, Man. on Oct. 16, 2024. (Grant Machnee)
To behold the supermoon in all its glory, Young recommends heading to an eastern horizon to see it rise. Once it’s high in the sky, look for a vantage point without too many trees or other impediments.
The full moon in October …