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According to observations, how much larger can supermoons appear compared to average full moons?
According to observations, how much larger can supermoons appear compared to average full moons?
- Approximately 50 percent larger.
- Approximately 14 percent larger. (correct)
- Approximately 5 percent larger.
- Approximately 25 percent larger.
What is the name given to the point in the Moon's orbit when it is farthest from Earth?
What is the name given to the point in the Moon's orbit when it is farthest from Earth?
- Nadir
- Apogee (correct)
- Zenith
- Perigee
What is the traditional reason for the November full moon being called the 'Beaver Moon'?
What is the traditional reason for the November full moon being called the 'Beaver Moon'?
- Because the shape of the moon resembles a beaver's tail.
- Because beavers are most active during this month.
- Because it was believed to enhance beaver pelt quality.
- Because it signaled the time for beavers to take shelter in their lodges for the winter. (correct)
What celestial event coincides with the occurrence of a supermoon?
What celestial event coincides with the occurrence of a supermoon?
Besides 'Beaver Moon', which of the following is another name for the November full moon?
Besides 'Beaver Moon', which of the following is another name for the November full moon?
How does the distance of the November 2024 supermoon compare to the November 2016 supermoon?
How does the distance of the November 2024 supermoon compare to the November 2016 supermoon?
What is the primary reason cited in the article for why people should take photographs of supermoons?
What is the primary reason cited in the article for why people should take photographs of supermoons?
What conclusion have scientists reached regarding the claim that the Moon's proximity to Earth during a supermoon can cause earthquakes or tidal waves?
What conclusion have scientists reached regarding the claim that the Moon's proximity to Earth during a supermoon can cause earthquakes or tidal waves?
Based on the article, what broader historical context is associated with naming the November full moon the 'Beaver Moon'?
Based on the article, what broader historical context is associated with naming the November full moon the 'Beaver Moon'?
Assuming Earth's average distance from the moon is 238,855 miles, and given that the 2024 November supermoon will be approximately 224,853 miles away, by what percentage is this supermoon closer than Earth's average distance from the moon? (Round to the nearest whole number)
Assuming Earth's average distance from the moon is 238,855 miles, and given that the 2024 November supermoon will be approximately 224,853 miles away, by what percentage is this supermoon closer than Earth's average distance from the moon? (Round to the nearest whole number)
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Supermoon
Supermoon
A full moon that appears larger and brighter than average due to its proximity to Earth.
Apogee
Apogee
The point in the Moon's orbit when it is farthest from Earth.
Perigee
Perigee
The point in the Moon's orbit when it is closest to Earth.
Orbit
Orbit
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Elliptical
Elliptical
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Satellite
Satellite
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Beaver Moon
Beaver Moon
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Study Notes
- The Beaver Moon on November 15, 2024, is the last supermoon of the year.
- Full moons are impressive natural events.
- The November 15, 2024, promises to be even more spectacular than usual.
- It is the fourth consecutive supermoon, following August's Blue Moon, September's Harvest Moon, and October's Hunter Moon.
- The next supermoon after this will occur on October 7, 2025.
- Supermoons can be up to 14% larger and 30% brighter compared to an average full moon.
- They happen when a full moon coincides with the lunar perigee, which is the Moon's closest point to Earth in its orbit.
- On November 15, 2024, the Moon is approximately 224,853 miles (361,866 km) away from Earth.
- This distance is several thousand miles farther than the November 2016 supermoon at 221,524 miles (356,508 km).
- The Moon's elliptical orbit causes the distance between the Moon and the Earth to vary.
- The farthest point in the Moon's orbit is called the apogee, at about 253,000 miles (407,164 km) from Earth.
- Perigee, in contrast, is when the Moon is on average 226,000 miles (363,711 km) from Earth.
- The November full moon is often called the Beaver Moon.
- The Old Farmer's Almanac says that the name refers to the time when beavers seek shelter in their lodges for the winter.
- During the North American fur trade, it was also the season for trapping animals for their thick winter coats.
- Other names for the November full moon are the Frost Moon, the Freezing Moon, and the Digging Moon.
- Some people think that a supermoon's proximity to Earth can cause earthquakes or tidal waves.
- Scientists have found no evidence to support this claim.
- People are encouraged to take advantage of the rare opportunity to take stunning photographs of the event.
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