Super moon

Why is this Thursday's supermoon so exceptional, how can you see it in Paris, and at what time?

An exceptional supermoon will light up the skies over Paris and the Île-de-France region on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Larger and brighter than usual, it will be visible from sunset and will not return until 2042.

Super Cold Moon: the last big full moon of the year and the highest before 2042 tonight!

In 2025, three Super Moons marked the end of the year. On the evening of Thursday, December 4, 2025, the last one before November 2026 will be visible in the sky, nicknamed the "cold moon," particularly associated with the winter season, with a special feature this year!

Beaver Supermoon: why is this full moon so special and when can you see it?

Nicknamed the Beaver Supermoon, the beautiful full moon on November 5, 2025, promises to be even more beautiful than the others. Find out why and how to observe it at the right time!

Harvest Full Moon: the first Super Moon of the year, what time will you see it tonight?

On the night of October 7 to 8, 2025, a Harvest Super Moon will light up the sky, the first of the year, delayed because it often occurs in September. Why is it so nicknamed, and what's the best time to observe it?

Super Hunter Moon: the biggest full moon of the year to discover! Why this name?

Astronomers beware, the biggest full moon of the year arrives on the night of Wednesday October 16 to 17, 2024 and will last around 3 days. Nicknamed the Harvest Super Moon, do you know why? We tell you all about this not-to-be-missed sky date.

A second moon for the earth for two months, we tell you why!

Two moons for the price of one - that's what we'll be able to observe from September 29, 2024 around the Earth. The recently discovered asteroid 2024 PT5 will be captured by the Earth "s gravity for 56 days, until November 25, 2024. Invisible to the naked eye, but with the right equipment, this asteroid will not complete a full orbit around our planet before returning to its orbit around the Sun.

The first Super Moon of the year will light up the sky: date and explanations

The first Super Moon of the year is about to light up the sky on August 19, 2024. This annual phenomenon, known as a "sturgeon" full moon, gives the impression of a larger-than-usual star.

A blue Super Moon, the second full moon of the month, will light up the sky this Thursday.

After the first two Super Moons of the summer, it's the turn of the so-called "Blue Moon" to make its appearance in our skies, on the evening of August 31, 2023. This second full moon in the same month doesn't happen every year, making it a slightly rarer event.

Summer 2023: Super Moons and Perseids, astronomical events not to be missed

This summer, the sky has some superb shows in store for us. Between the Super Moons of July, August and September, and the shooting stars of the Perseids, we're in for a real treat! Get out your diary.