Where to see the Super Moon of July 13 in Toulouse? –
The “Super Moon” will be visible on the night of Wednesday July 13 to Thursday July 14 in the sky of Toulouse, as in all of metropolitan France. This phenomenon, observable with the naked eye, occurs when the Moon is closest to the Earth.
As night falls on Wednesday, July 13, the Moon will appear brighter and more imposing than usual. And for good reason, you will attend that evening the third “Super Moon” of the year 2022. This phenomenon occurs when the full Moon is closest to the Earth, around 363,300 kilometers according to NASA. This Wednesday evening, it should be even closer, 357,264 kilometers from our planet, and will be visible until late at nightor rather early in the morning at sunrise, around 5 a.m. this Thursday, July 14.
The next and last Super Moon of the Year is set to occur on August 11just before the famous night of shooting stars, scheduled for the following day.
Where to observe the Super Moon in Toulouse?
The Super Moon Serums visible to the naked eye for several hours in the sky of Toulouse. It is also possible to use binoculars or a telescope to observe details apparent on the surface of the natural satellite, such as craters and ridges. To make the most of the show, it is advisable to move away from the city center and its light pollution. For example, you can climb to the top of the Pech David hill, so that the sky is as clear as possible. Moreover, no cloud should obstruct the view on Wednesday July 13 and Thursday July 14 in Toulouse, according to the spies of Météo France.
It is also possible to participate in the “Au clair de la Pleine Lune” evening organized by the Balcon des étoiles association. This will begin with a walk to the rhythm of the rise of the full moon, at “the precise moment when its thin border pierces our atmosphere and comes to rest on the distant hillsides”. Then, when the natural satellite reaches its highest point, the walkers access the association’s observatory in order to contemplate the star and the stars around it using astronomical glasses and telescopes.
Useful information : Balcony of the Stars, 48 rue Grand Rue, Latrape. Wednesday July 13 from 8 p.m. to midnight. On reservation. Price: from 12 to 15 euros.