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The upcoming supermoon on November 15, 2024 will be the last of four consecutive supermoons, following August's Blue Moon, September's Harvest Moon, and October's ______ Moon.
The upcoming supermoon on November 15, 2024 will be the last of four consecutive supermoons, following August's Blue Moon, September's Harvest Moon, and October's ______ Moon.
Hunter
Supermoons can appear significantly larger and brighter than average full moons, specifically up to approximately 14 percent larger and 30 percent ______.
Supermoons can appear significantly larger and brighter than average full moons, specifically up to approximately 14 percent larger and 30 percent ______.
brighter
The phenomenon known as a supermoon arises when a full moon occurs in close proximity to the lunar ______, marking the Moon's nearest point to Earth within its orbit.
The phenomenon known as a supermoon arises when a full moon occurs in close proximity to the lunar ______, marking the Moon's nearest point to Earth within its orbit.
perigee
On November 15, 2024, the Moon will be approximately 224,853 miles from Earth, a distance that is several thousand miles farther than the supermoon of November ______, which was one of the closest in recent history.
On November 15, 2024, the Moon will be approximately 224,853 miles from Earth, a distance that is several thousand miles farther than the supermoon of November ______, which was one of the closest in recent history.
Due to Moon's ______ orbit, the separation between Earth and the Moon is subject to change, leading to variations in their apparent size and brightness.
Due to Moon's ______ orbit, the separation between Earth and the Moon is subject to change, leading to variations in their apparent size and brightness.
The utmost separation in the Moon's orbit, referred to as the ______, positions the Moon at roughly 253,000 miles away from Earth.
The utmost separation in the Moon's orbit, referred to as the ______, positions the Moon at roughly 253,000 miles away from Earth.
The Beaver Moon, a designation for November's full moon, originates from the behavior of beavers seeking refuge in their lodges prior to the onset of ______.
The Beaver Moon, a designation for November's full moon, originates from the behavior of beavers seeking refuge in their lodges prior to the onset of ______.
During North America's fur trade era, the Beaver Moon also indicated the season to trap the animals for their thick, ______-ready coats.
During North America's fur trade era, the Beaver Moon also indicated the season to trap the animals for their thick, ______-ready coats.
Besides Beaver Moon, additional names ascribed to November's full moon include the Frost Moon, the ______ Moon, and the Digging Moon.
Besides Beaver Moon, additional names ascribed to November's full moon include the Frost Moon, the ______ Moon, and the Digging Moon.
Despite some beliefs, scientists have established that a supermoon's proximity to Earth does not correlate with the occurrence of earthquakes or ______.
Despite some beliefs, scientists have established that a supermoon's proximity to Earth does not correlate with the occurrence of earthquakes or ______.
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Supermoon
Supermoon
The full moon coinciding with the Moon's closest point to Earth in its orbit (lunar perigee).
Lunar Perigee
Lunar Perigee
The point in the Moon's orbit when it is closest to Earth.
Apogee
Apogee
The point in the Moon's orbit when it is farthest from Earth.
Beaver Moon
Beaver Moon
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Study Notes
- The full moon on November 15, 2024, will be the last of four consecutive supermoons for the year and appear especially stunning.
- The series of supermoons included August's Blue Moon, September's Harvest Moon, and October's Hunter Moon.
- After November 15, 2024, the next supermoon will occur on October 7, 2025.
- Supermoons appear up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than an average full moon.
- Supermoons occur when a full moon coincides with the Moon's perigee (closest point to Earth in its orbit).
- On November 15, 2024, the Moon will be about 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 its distance from Earth to vary.
- The apogee is the Moon's farthest point from Earth, about 253,000 miles (407,164 km) away.
- At perigee, the Moon is on average 226,000 miles (363,711 km) from Earth.
- The November full moon is commonly called the Beaver Moon.
- The name Beaver Moon signifies the time when beavers seek shelter in their lodges before winter.
- During the North American fur trade, November was the season for trapping beavers for their winter coats.
- Other names for the November full moon are Frost Moon, Freezing Moon, and Digging Moon.
- There is no scientific evidence that supermoons cause earthquakes or tidal waves.
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