Beaver Moon: Astronomy Quiz

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.