Pleine Lune Septembre 2024: A Night of Super Lune and Eclipse to Observe

Pleine Lune Septembre 2024 Overview

After the stunning super lune of August, which was also a blue lune, September will feature a series of three consecutive super lunes this autumn: one in September, one in October, and another in November. The September super lune, known as the super lune des Moissons, will peak on September 18, 2024, followed by the super lune du Chasseur on October 17, 2024, and the super lune du Castor on November 15, 2024.

The names of the moons come from various Indigenous sources, including the 13 original American colonies, and often provide insights into seasonal changes. Super lunes occur infrequently throughout the year due to the moon's changing orbit as the Earth orbits the sun, which is why we see full moons every month, but not super lunes every month.

Timing and Observations

• The full moon des Moissons will peak at 4:34 AM in France on September 18, appearing 7.8% larger and 15.6% brighter than an average full moon.
• At its peak, the moon will be visible on the southern horizon.
• Additionally, on the same night, a partial lunar eclipse will occur, with the moon passing into Earth's shadow between 4:12 AM and 5:15 AM, covering 3.5% of the moon.

Future Super Lunes

The next super lune, occurring on October 17, will be full at 1:26 PM, making nighttime viewing more favorable. The super lune on November 15 will peak at 10:28 PM. During these super lunes, the moon's influence will extend to nature, significantly affecting tidal patterns.

Expect strong tidal coefficients on September 18, ranging from 99 to 105 on the Côte d’Opale, indicating larger than normal tides.