It’s been almost half a century since we’ve witnessed such a phenomenon. The full Castor Moon, known as one of the most important Super Moons of the year, will be visible tomorrow… in broad daylight. A rare phenomenon, not seen for almost half a century. Larger than normal (by around 7%) but also brighter, the lunar star has never been so magical!
The biggest full moon of the year… visible in full daylight in Paris
From November 5, you’ll be able to see a Super Moon… in broad daylight! From 2:19 p.m., the Moon will shine brightly in the Parisian sky. The Moon will be very close to the Earth, so it should appear slightly larger than usual, by between 5% and 7%. This impression is all the more true when the star skims the horizon, and the rooftops of Paris! It will also be up to 11.7% brighter than a normal moon. In astronomy, this phenomenon has a name: perigee! You’ll be able to see it floating perfectly in the azure sky. It’s an astonishing and quite magical contrast to observe for a full moon so close to our planet!
According to IMCEE (l’institut de mécanique céleste et de calcul des éphémérides), this exceptional full moon should also be visible until the morning of November 6, when the spectacle should be particularly memorable from the moment you jump out of bed. No doubt Parisians and photo enthusiasts will be pulling out their cell phones and cameras to post their best shots!
The Beaver’s full moon: an Amerindian story
This rather special moon was named by the Amerindians, who used to hunt beaver during this period. The Moon and its strong luminosity were particularly useful to hunters, who got up early to perform this task before the coming cold. If, for some people, the full Moon is synonymous with restless sleep, there’s no doubt that this natural phenomenon will amaze many in the days to come!