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| Full Moon January 26, 04:30 ACDST. | Full Moon February 24, 23:30 ACDST (apogee twenty sixth +1d 2h) | Full Moon March 25, 20:43 ACDST FM 17:30 ACDST (apogee twenty fourth -1d 15h) penumbral Lunar eclipse |
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| Full Moon April 24, 19:06 ACST FM9:30 ACST | Full Moon Could, 23 23:30 ACST | Full Moon June 22 18:42 ACST FM 10:30 ACST (most libration 8:30 ACST) |
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| Full Moon July 21 19:30 ACST. | Full Moon August 20 19:20 ACST (FM 03:30 ACST. Perigee, twenty first 14:30 pm) | Full Moon September 18 19:33 ACST (FM 13:00 ACST, Perigee, 18th 22:30 pm -10h) |
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| Full Moon October 17 21:01 ACDST (FM 11:30 ACDST, Perigee, 18th 23:30 ACDST +10h) | Full Moon November 16 21:39 ACDST (FM 7:30 ACDST, Perigee, 14th 21:30 ACDST -1d10h) | Full Moon December 15 22:12 ACST |
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| First Quarter Moon June 14 15:00 ACST apogee 23:30 ACST | First Quarter Moon December 9 1:30 ACDST perigee twelfth 23:30 ACDST |
A yr of full Moons exhibiting the variation in measurement because the moons transfer from perigee to apogee. I additionally present the apogee and Perigee First Quarter Moons. All of the moons are proven on the day and time they’re full (except they’re beneath the horizon, through which case the scale at astronomical twilight is proven and the time of precise full moon is proven as properly), and though this isn’t the optimum time for measurement comparisons, you’ll be able to clearly see the scale distinction over the yr (examine Feb 24 to Sep 18) the unique scale for all is 2 levels of discipline of view cropped down). Though the sphere rotation of the Moon makes it much less clear, you may also see the impact of libration (June 22)
In 2024 we’ve got two good Perigee Moons in a row (September 18, October 17). Nonetheless, as you’ll be able to see the variations are refined, and it requires a eager eye and good reminiscence to differentiate a perigee “tremendous” Moon from extra unusual moons, one of the best distinction is with the apogee “mini” moon of February 24, regardless that this isn’t a superb apogee Moon).
That does not imply you should not attempt although. Daniel Fischer has been capable of see the distinction, you’ll be able to learn
his account and viewing suggestions right here:
Photographing them will be extra rewarding. You possibly can see pictures of perigee Moon and apogee Moon pairs from 21 Jan 2019 right here and 10 August 2014 right here.Suggestions for photographing them are right here.
There may be additionally a penumbral Lunar Eclipse on 25 March however twilight makes this troublesome to see.
Labels: apogee, Moon, perigee, public outreach, Yearly Moons
