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What is the primary reason the Beaver Moon appears larger and brighter than usual?
What is the primary reason the Beaver Moon appears larger and brighter than usual?
Which of the following names is NOT traditionally associated with the Beaver Moon?
Which of the following names is NOT traditionally associated with the Beaver Moon?
How many Super Moons will occur in 2024, including the Beaver Moon?
How many Super Moons will occur in 2024, including the Beaver Moon?
What celestial event will coincide with the Beaver Moon on November 15th, 2024?
What celestial event will coincide with the Beaver Moon on November 15th, 2024?
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What time will the peak illumination of the Beaver Moon occur on November 15th, 2024?
What time will the peak illumination of the Beaver Moon occur on November 15th, 2024?
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Study Notes
Beaver Moon
- Beaver Moon will occur on November 15th, 2024 at 4:28 p.m. EST (2128 GMT).
- This will be the last of four consecutive Super Moons in 2024.
- The Beaver Moon will appear up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than usual.
- It coincides with the moon's closest approach to Earth.
- The moon will be visible from November 14th to 16th.
- The Beaver Moon will rise in the east around sunset and set in the west around sunrise.
- The peak illumination of the Beaver Moon will be at 4:29 p.m. EST.
Celestial Spectacle
- The Pleiades star cluster, also known as the Seven Sisters, will be visible nearby in the Taurus constellation.
- Four planets – Mercury, Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter – will also be visible.
Beaver Moon Names and Significance
- The Beaver Moon is traditionally named for the time when beavers prepare their winter shelters.
- It is also called the Frost Moon or Deer Rutting Moon in different cultures.
- It signifies the arrival of colder weather and the start of frosts.
Super Moon Phenomenon
- Super Moons occur when the moon reaches its closest point to Earth during its orbit.
- The term "Super Moon" was coined by astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979.
- Super Moons create a stunningly enhanced view of the moon, especially near the horizon.
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Test your knowledge about the Beaver Moon and its celestial significance. Learn about its unique characteristics, viewing times, and connections to various cultures. Discover the astronomical events happening alongside this spectacular lunar event.
