Fri Oct 18 06:31:36 UTC 2024: ## Hunter’s Moon to Light Up Lucknow Skies: Free Viewing Event at University

**Lucknow, India** – Skywatchers in Lucknow are in for a celestial treat this Thursday, October 12th, as the Hunter’s Moon, the closest supermoon of the year, graces the night sky. The Lucknow University’s astrology department, in collaboration with Indira Gandhi Planetarium and UP Amateur Astronomers’ Club, will offer free public viewing of the event.

The event will take place at Abhinav Gupta Bhawan, where four telescopes will be set up for visitors to witness the supermoon and other planets.

**What is a Supermoon?**

A supermoon occurs when a full moon coincides with its perigee, the point in its orbit closest to Earth. During this phase, the moon appears around 40% larger and 30% brighter than usual. The term “supermoon” was coined in 1979 by astronomer Richard Nolle.

**Why is it Called the Hunter’s Moon?**

The October full moon is traditionally called the Hunter’s Moon because hunters historically used its bright light to gather food for the winter.

**This Thursday’s Supermoon**

Thursday’s supermoon will be the third of four this year, with the final one expected on November 15th. The moon will be closest to Earth at 11:55 p.m. on Thursday, about 351,519 kilometers away, according to Sumit Kumar Shrivastava, a scientific officer at the Council of Science and Technology.

**Attend the Event!**

Locals and astronomy enthusiasts are encouraged to attend the free viewing event at Lucknow University to experience this rare spectacle firsthand.

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