The last of four consecutive supermoons in 2024 rises this week.
November’s Full Beaver Moon will rise on Friday (Nov. 15), just in time for those willing to stay up late for some weekend skywatching. The moment of full moon occurs at 4:28 p.m. EST (2128 GMT) on Friday, but the moon will appear full for most observers for a day or two prior to the moment of exact fullness.
November’s full moon joins another celestrial treat: the lovely Pleiades star cluster, located just beside the moon in the Taurus constellation. This dense cluster of stars, also known as the “Seven Sisters,” is one of the most popular sights of the night sky. Just note that the brightness of the full moon will make viewing most of the stars of this cluster difficult.
This November’s full moon is a supermoon, meaning it’s closer to Earth in its orbit and appears larger and brighter than usual, according to NASA
This is your last chance to see a Supermoon this year! π
— NASA Marshall (@NASA_Marshall) November 12, 2024
The next full Moon will occur on Nov. 15, starting at 4:29 p.m. EST. A βsupermoonβ appears bigger and brighter than usual due to its close proximity to Earth.
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