As an ardent skygazer with years of stargazing under my belt, I must say that 2024 is shaping up to be a truly stellar year for us celestial enthusiasts! The final supermoon of this year, aptly named the Beaver Moon, promises to dazzle and delight us all on November 15 at 4:29 p.m. EST. With its larger-than-life appearance and brilliant glow, it’s an event not to be missed!
This week promises another thrilling spectacle for skywatchers as they’ll witness the penultimate supermoon of 2024 – the last one for this year. The moon, during its appearance, will seem larger and more radiant than typical nights due to its proximity to Earth. A supermoon takes place when a full moon coincides with its closest approach to our planet, which is called a perigee. Here’s the schedule for the final supermoon of the year.
How and when to watch the final Supermoon of 2024?
Based on the Farmer’s Almanac, the final supermoon of 2024 will shine at its brightest on Friday, November 15, at 4:29 PM Eastern Standard Time. This is the last one of the four consecutive supermoons this year. Experts refer to this event as a “Beaver Moon.” This name comes from the fact that it’s the time when beavers typically build their lodges and stockpile food for the upcoming winter. Additionally, during this season, beavers were often hunted for their thick pelts in North America’s fur trade.
As a gamer, I can’t help but feel excited about the cosmic event unfolding this month! The Farmer’s Almanac reveals that the moon will be approximately 224,853 miles away from Earth – quite a distance, but still close enough to make it a spectacle not to be missed. Just last month, it was at its closest, a mere 222,055 miles during the Full Hunter Moon. This month’s full Beaver Supermoon is shaping up to be an extraordinary sight!
This year started with a unique combination of celestial phenomena that delighted astronomy fans: The Harvest Moon, a supermoon, a blood moon, and a partial lunar eclipse all happened together, which is quite uncommon. Now, as the year draws to a close, skywatchers are looking forward to another amazing celestial event. The date and time for the last Supermoon of 2024 have been announced, making it something noteworthy to observe.
Originally reported by Shriya Swami on Mandatory.
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2024-11-13 09:40