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Rare comet visible again this evening as October's supermoon approaches. Find out when you can see them here.

Rare comet visible again this evening as October's supermoon approaches. Find out when you can see them here.

NEW YORK – Our next full moon is this The supermoon of October 2024 is called the Hunter's Moonand it is expected to be the brightest of the year so far.

In the meantime, stargazers hope another chance to see a rare cometand a meteor shower is heading our way early next week.

Here's everything you need to know about when and where to keep an eye on the skies.

When will the next full moon be seen in 2024?

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The Hunter's Moon will reach its closest point to Earth around 9 p.m. on Wednesday, and the full moon will appear around 7:30 a.m. on Thursday.

It is expected to appear full for about three days – from Tuesday evening to Friday morning.

Astronomers recommend looking directly over the horizon and say the best views come right after sunset.

Supermoon visibility forecast for October 2024

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Wednesday is our coldest night of the week, so you'll want to have a coat (and maybe even a thick one) if you're out late. Frost warnings and freeze warnings are already spread across the northwest suburbs.

Luckily, visibility conditions will be excellent and mostly clear skies are expected.

Thursday will be another beautiful fall day as Omega Block is constructed across the region. This will allow for a long stretch of sunny days and clear nights – perfect for watching the Orionid meteor shower, which peaks early next week.

Rare comet observation in New Jersey this evening

A comet that has not been seen from Earth for 80,000 years appeared in the sky over New York and New Jersey last weekend, and there's another chance to see it on Wednesday night.

A viewing event is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the William D. McDowell Observatory in DeKorte Park in Lyndhurst. The observatory says the comet will be visible with a telescope from about 6:45 to 7:15 p.m

All this heavenly activity comes after this Northern lights put on a show from a geomagnetic storm last week, create stunning photos over the New York City skyline.

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