Supermoon Facts: November 2024 Overview
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What is the approximate distance between the Earth and the Moon during the November 2024 supermoon?

  • 361,866 miles (224,853 km)
  • 356,508 miles (221,524 km)
  • 221,524 miles (356,508 km)
  • 224,853 miles (361,866 km) (correct)

How much larger and brighter can a supermoon appear compared to an average full moon?

  • 30% larger and 14% brighter
  • 100% larger and 300% brighter
  • 14% larger and 30% brighter (correct)
  • 70% larger and 50% brighter

What is the primary factor that determines the occurrence of a supermoon?

  • The gravitational pull of the Sun on the Moon
  • The Moon's elliptical orbit around Earth (correct)
  • The Earth's distance from the Sun at a particular time
  • The alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the upcoming November 2024 supermoon?

<p>It will be the last supermoon of a series of four consecutive supermoons. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When will the next supermoon occur after the November 2024 supermoon?

<p>October 2025 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum distance between the Moon and Earth, known as apogee?

<p>253,000 miles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term perigee refer to in the context of the Moon's orbit?

<p>The closest point of the Moon's orbit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Beaver Moon in November according to historical context?

<p>It is when beavers prepare for the winter by taking shelter. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which era was trapping beavers for their winter coats particularly significant, as associated with the Beaver Moon?

<p>North America's fur trade era (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the Moon's elliptical orbit affect its distance from Earth?

<p>It causes the distance to vary by thousands of miles. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Supermoon

A full moon that appears larger and brighter than average due to being closer to Earth than usual.

Lunar Perigee

The point in the Moon's orbit when it is closest to Earth.

Beaver Moon

The full moon in November, often associated with the arrival of beavers preparing for winter.

Harvest Moon

The full moon in September, historically associated with harvesting crops.

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Supermoon occurrence

The phenomenon when a full moon appears larger and brighter than average.

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Apogee

The farthest point in the Moon's orbit around Earth.

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Perigee

The closest point in the Moon's orbit around Earth.

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Moon's distance at Apogee

The average distance between the Moon and Earth at apogee, the farthest point in its orbit.

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Moon's distance at Perigee

The average distance between the Moon and Earth at perigee, the closest point in its orbit.

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