Beaver Supermoon 2024: When and How to See the Phenomenon

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This weekend you can see the supermoon of the year: the phenomenon of the Beaver Supermoon. Additionally, it will be the last one this year to appreciate.

The full moon this Friday will reach its maximum brightness at night. It especially captures attention due to its remarkable brightness, which can be up to 30% greater than that of a traditional full moon.

This is because the orbit of our natural satellite is at its closest point to Earth, known as perigee.

The supermoon of the year: when and how to see it best

Supermoon of the year How the supermoon of the year can be seen. (Photo: Freepik).

This weekend the Beaver Supermoon arrives, named because in this season these rodents take advantage to build their dams before the rivers freeze.

In the next few hours, the moon will be about 361,867 kilometers from Earth, approximately. This approach enhances its visual appeal, making it appear larger to those looking up at the sky.

The phenomenon will take place this Friday November 15 at 21:29 GMT, which means it will occur at the following times depending on where it is observed:

  • In Argentina, at 18:29
  • In Spain, at 22:29
  • In Mexico, at 15:29
  • In Colombia, at 16:29

This exceptional full moon will occur two days before the peak of the Leonids, a meteor shower that lights up the sky every year between November 6 and 30.

According to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, it will culminate a notable cycle of supermoons that began in August, with each subsequent full moon progressively approaching our planet.

Additionally, Harvard University added that the supermoon may appear approximately 7% larger.

The last supermoon of the year.

Tips for appreciating the supermoon of the year

Some recommendations for you to enjoy both phenomena:

  • Make sure of the peak splendor time in your area
  • Check the weather conditions of the place where you will be observing
  • Find a place away from light pollution and free of obstacles (such as trees or buildings)
  • If possible, bring binoculars to enhance the experience

What is a supermoon

The term “supermoon” was first coined in 1979 and has a very simple definition: it occurs when a full moon happens at perigee, that is, when the satellite is at its closest point to Earth.

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