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The supermoon on November 15, 2024, is special because it is the...
The supermoon on November 15, 2024, is special because it is the...
- Closest supermoon to the sun
- First supermoon of the year
- Only supermoon of the decade
- Last supermoon of the year (correct)
What makes a supermoon appear larger and brighter than a typical full moon?
What makes a supermoon appear larger and brighter than a typical full moon?
- Its reflective coating
- Its proximity to other planets
- Its chemical composition
- Its coincidence with the lunar perigee (correct)
Lunar perigee refers to the Moon's...
Lunar perigee refers to the Moon's...
- Position relative to other stars
- Farthest point from the Earth
- Closest point to the sun
- Closest point to the Earth (correct)
The farthest point in the Moon's orbit from Earth is known as the...
The farthest point in the Moon's orbit from Earth is known as the...
By what percentage can supermoons appear larger than average full moons?
By what percentage can supermoons appear larger than average full moons?
What is the November full moon commonly called?
What is the November full moon commonly called?
According to The Old Farmer's Almanac, why is the November full moon called the Beaver Moon?
According to The Old Farmer's Almanac, why is the November full moon called the Beaver Moon?
Which of these is another name for the November full moon?
Which of these is another name for the November full moon?
During which era was the Beaver Moon associated with trapping animals for their winter coats?
During which era was the Beaver Moon associated with trapping animals for their winter coats?
Scientists encourage people to do what during a supermoon?
Scientists encourage people to do what during a supermoon?
When is the next supermoon expected to occur after November 15, 2024?
When is the next supermoon expected to occur after November 15, 2024?
The supermoon in November 2016 was notable because it was the...
The supermoon in November 2016 was notable because it was the...
What is the approximate distance of the Moon from Earth during the November 15, 2024, supermoon?
What is the approximate distance of the Moon from Earth during the November 15, 2024, supermoon?
What's the typical distance of the Moon from Earth at perigee?
What's the typical distance of the Moon from Earth at perigee?
Which of the following full moons occurred before the November 15 supermoon in 2024?
Which of the following full moons occurred before the November 15 supermoon in 2024?
Supermoons coincide with which phase of the moon?
Supermoons coincide with which phase of the moon?
What is the approximate distance of the Moon from Earth at apogee?
What is the approximate distance of the Moon from Earth at apogee?
Which of these is a name sometimes used for November's full moon?
Which of these is a name sometimes used for November's full moon?
What is the term for the elliptical path the Moon follows around the Earth?
What is the term for the elliptical path the Moon follows around the Earth?
Which of these supermoons occurred in 2024?
Which of these supermoons occurred in 2024?
Which academic field do scientists in the article belong to?
Which academic field do scientists in the article belong to?
What are people encouraged to ponder during a supermoon?
What are people encouraged to ponder during a supermoon?
The distance of the November 2016 supermoon from Earth was...
The distance of the November 2016 supermoon from Earth was...
Other than the Beaver Moon, which of these names are given to the November full moon?
Other than the Beaver Moon, which of these names are given to the November full moon?
What is one thing scientists discourage people from doing during a supermoon?
What is one thing scientists discourage people from doing during a supermoon?
What follows the Hunter's moon?
What follows the Hunter's moon?
How many supermoons occurred in 2024 before November?
How many supermoons occurred in 2024 before November?
What is another name for Freezing Moon?
What is another name for Freezing Moon?
What animal is most associated with the November full moon?
What animal is most associated with the November full moon?
Flashcards
November 2024 Supermoon
November 2024 Supermoon
The final supermoon of 2024, occurring on November 15th.
Lunar Perigee
Lunar Perigee
When a full moon coincides with the Moon's closest point to Earth.
Apogee
Apogee
The farthest point in the Moon's orbit from Earth.
Beaver Moon
Beaver Moon
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Supermoon
Supermoon
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Study Notes
- The full moon on November 15, 2024, will be exceptionally stunning as the last of four consecutive supermoons this year.
- The next supermoon following this event will occur on October 7, 2025.
- Supermoons appear up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than average full moons.
- Supermoons happen when a full moon coincides with its lunar perigee or closest point to Earth.
- On November 15, 2024, the Moon is ~224,853 miles (361,866 km) from Earth.
- The November 2016 supermoon was the closest in recent history, at 221,524 miles (356,508 km).
- The Moon's orbit is elliptical, causing variations in its distance from Earth.
- The apogee, or farthest point in the Moon's orbit, is about 253,000 miles (407,164 km) from Earth.
- The perigee, or closest point in the Moon's orbit, averages 226,000 miles (363,711 km) from Earth.
- The November full moon is commonly known as the Beaver Moon.
- The name "Beaver Moon" signifies the time of year when beavers seek shelter in their lodges for the winter.
- During North America's fur trade era, November was the season for trapping beavers for their winter coats
- Other names for the November full moon include the Frost Moon, the Freezing Moon, and the Digging Moon.
- Claims that supermoons cause earthquakes or tidal waves are unsubstantiated by scientific evidence.
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