Tag: Draconid meteor shower
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Montreal Tonight: First Supermoon of 2026 and Harvest Moon Viewing Guide
What to Expect Tonight: The Harvest Moon Turns Super Montreal residents are in for a celestial treat as October’s Harvest Moon lights up the sky and becomes the first supermoon of 2026. The full moon rises at around 5:44 p.m. and reaches peak illumination at approximately 11:47 p.m., giving skywatchers a broad window to enjoy…
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How and Where to See the First Supermoon in Montreal Tonight
Tonight’s Sky: What to Expect Montrealers have a celestial treat ahead as the Harvest Moon — the full moon closest to the autumn equinox — reaches its full illumination tonight. The moon rises at 5:44 p.m. and becomes fully bright at 11:47 p.m., offering a long window for observation. This Harvest Moon is notable for…
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Supermoon 2025: Why the Moon Looks Giant in the Sky
What is a supermoon? The term “supermoon” describes a full Moon that coincides with its closest approach to Earth in its orbit, a moment astronomers call perigee. When the Moon is at perigee, it travels approximately 14 percent closer to us than when it sits at apogee, which is why it appears noticeably larger and…
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Supermoon Coming: Why the Moon Looks Like a Giant Ball in the Sky
What is a supermoon? A supermoon is more than just a striking nickname for a full moon. It happens when the Moon is both full and at its closest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit, a moment astronomers call perigee. At perigee, the Moon can appear up to 14% larger and about 30% brighter…