Full Moon (Supermoon) and partial lunar eclipse
This Full Moon takes place very close to one of those times of the year when it is closest to the Earth: perigee. This is why it appears a little bigger than at other times. An ideal time to see the supermoon from places such as the beaches and viewpoints of the Costa da Morte.
Astronomical Observation: Sun, Moon and Stars
Astronomical observation by starlight monitors Antón Pazos and Begoña Brao, organised by the establishment O Xastre de Anos on Friday 20 September at 8 pm.
Free rural experience with limited capacity. More information and bookings on whatsapp 611429418.
Autumn Equinox
The autumnal equinox will occur on 22 September at 12:45 UTC. It will be the first day of autumn in the northern hemisphere. At that instant, the Sun "crosses" the Earth s equator.
October Supermoon
It is the last supermoon of the year, with the full moon at 11:28 UTC. It occurs during a time when the moon is very close to the earth (the perigee).
Orionid Star Shower 2024
The meteor shower takes place from 2 October to 7 November, but the best night to photograph it is between 21 and 22 October. The peak is on 22 October at 05:45 UTC with 20 meteors per hour.
At this time the moon phase is 71.4%, so the conditions for enjoying it are not very good (there is a moon). This meteor shower is visible from both hemispheres.
Leonids Meteor Shower
The meteor shower takes place from 6 to 30 November, but the best night to photograph it is between 16 and 17 November.
The peak is on 17 November at 07:26 UTC with 15 meteors per hour. At this time the moon phase is 71.4%, so the conditions for enjoying it are not very good (there is a moon). This meteor shower is visible from both hemispheres.
Geminids Star Shower
The meteor shower takes place from 4 to 17 December, but the best night to photograph it is between 13 and 14 December. The peak is on 14 December at 02:32 UTC with 120 meteors per hour.
At this time the moon phase is almost full moon, so conditions are not very good. Although it is always a good excuse to enjoy the night sky in the best starlight spots of Costa da Morte.
Winter solstice
The December solstice occurs on 21 December at 9:22 UTC. It is the first day of winter in the northern hemisphere.
