Stargazing events you won’t want to miss in 2024

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Last year, many New Mexicans got lucky enough to catch a unique “ring of fire” view of the sun as an annular eclipse’s path of annularity crossed directly through the state. If you were not able to see it, don’t worry; there are more astronomical events to look forward to in 2024.

Full Moons

Wolf Moon – Thursday, Jan. 25, 10:54 a.m.
Snow Moon – Saturday, Feb. 24, 5:30 a.m.
Worm Moon – Monday, March 25, 1 a.m.
Pink Moon – Tuesday, April 23, 5:49 p.m.
Flower Moon – Thursday, May 23, 7:53 a.m.
Strawberry Moon – Friday, June 21, 7:08 p.m.
Buck Moon – Sunday, July 21, 4:17 a.m.
Sturgeon Moon – Monday, Aug. 19, 12:26 p.m.
Corn Moon – Tuesday, Sept. 17, 8:34 p.m.
Hunter’s Moon – Thursday, Oct. 17, 5:26 a.m.
Beaver Moon – Friday, Nov. 15, 2:28 p.m.
Cold Moon – Sunday, Dec. 15, 2:02 a.m.

Full moon information courtesy of astronomy.com .

White Sands National Park is offering a series of nine “Moonlight Hikes” this year. The guided hikes coincide with full moons and allow visitors to experience the beauty of White Sands in a new way. To learn more about the “Moonlight Hikes,” click here .

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