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On what date will the Beaver Moon occur in 2024?
On what date will the Beaver Moon occur in 2024?
- November 15th (correct)
- November 16th
- November 17th
- November 14th
Approximately how much larger can a supermoon appear compared to a regular full moon?
Approximately how much larger can a supermoon appear compared to a regular full moon?
- 5%
- 50%
- 14% (correct)
- 30%
In which direction will the Beaver Moon rise?
In which direction will the Beaver Moon rise?
- North
- South
- East (correct)
- West
What is another common name for the Beaver Moon, reflecting the changing season?
What is another common name for the Beaver Moon, reflecting the changing season?
Which celestial event coincides with the 2024 Supermoon?
Which celestial event coincides with the 2024 Supermoon?
Which star cluster will be visibly close to the Beaver Moon in the Taurus constellation?
Which star cluster will be visibly close to the Beaver Moon in the Taurus constellation?
Besides beavers preparing shelters, what other natural event is associated with the naming of the Beaver Moon?
Besides beavers preparing shelters, what other natural event is associated with the naming of the Beaver Moon?
Who is credited with coining the term "supermoon"?
Who is credited with coining the term "supermoon"?
Which of the following planets will be visible during the Beaver Moon?
Which of the following planets will be visible during the Beaver Moon?
Considering its proximity to Earth and peak illumination time, during which hour would the most significant visual impact of the Beaver Supermoon likely be observed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)?
Considering its proximity to Earth and peak illumination time, during which hour would the most significant visual impact of the Beaver Supermoon likely be observed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)?
Flashcards
What is the Beaver Moon?
What is the Beaver Moon?
A full moon occurring in November, named for the time when beavers prepare for winter.
When does the Beaver Moon occur?
When does the Beaver Moon occur?
November 15th, 2024, at 4:28 p.m. EST (2128 GMT).
What is special about the 2024 Beaver Moon?
What is special about the 2024 Beaver Moon?
The last of four consecutive supermoons in 2024.
How does a supermoon appear?
How does a supermoon appear?
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What causes a supermoon?
What causes a supermoon?
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When is the Beaver Moon visible?
When is the Beaver Moon visible?
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What is the Pleiades star cluster?
What is the Pleiades star cluster?
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Which planets will be visible during the Beaver Moon?
Which planets will be visible during the Beaver Moon?
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Other names for the Beaver Moon?
Other names for the Beaver Moon?
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Who coined the term 'supermoon'?
Who coined the term 'supermoon'?
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Study Notes
- The Beaver Moon will occur on November 15th, 2024, at 4:28 p.m. EST (2128 GMT).
- This Beaver Moon is the last of four consecutive supermoons in 2024.
- NASA reports the Beaver Moon may appear up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than usual.
- The Supermoon will coincide with the moon's closest approach to Earth.
- It will be visible from November 14th to 16th.
- The moon will rise in the east around sunset and set in the west around sunrise.
- Peak illumination of the moon will occur at 4:29 p.m. EST.
- The Pleiades star cluster, also known as the Seven Sisters, will shine nearby in the Taurus constellation.
- Four planets, Mercury, Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter, will be visible.
- The Beaver Moon gets its name because it occurs when beavers typically prepare their winter shelters.
- It is also known as the Frost Moon or Deer Rutting Moon in different cultures.
- These names reflect the arrival of colder weather and the start of frosts.
- The term "supermoon" was coined by astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979.
- The moon will be most striking near the horizon.
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