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What makes the November 15, 2024, full moon special?
What makes the November 15, 2024, full moon special?
- It will be the closest supermoon to Earth in recorded history.
- It marks the beginning of a new cycle of supermoons.
- It will be the only full moon visible in November 2024.
- It is the last of four consecutive supermoons in 2024. (correct)
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?
- 224,853 miles (361,866 km) (correct)
- 221,524 miles (356,508 km)
- 253,000 miles (407,164 km)
- 226,000 miles (363,711 km)
Why is the November full moon often referred to as the Beaver Moon?
Why is the November full moon often referred to as the Beaver Moon?
- Because it signals the time when beavers seek shelter for the winter. (correct)
- Because beavers are most active during this time.
- Because its color resembles a beaver's fur.
- Because it is believed to enhance beaver's dam-building abilities.
According to the passage, what is the primary cause of the Moon's varying distance from Earth?
According to the passage, what is the primary cause of the Moon's varying distance from Earth?
What is the term for the point in the Moon's orbit when it is farthest from Earth?
What is the term for the point in the Moon's orbit when it is farthest from Earth?
Which of the following statements best describes the scientific consensus regarding the supermoon's impact on Earth?
Which of the following statements best describes the scientific consensus regarding the supermoon's impact on Earth?
The 2016 supermoon was closer to Earth than the 2024 supermoon. Approximately how much farther away will the 2024 supermoon be, relative to the 2016 supermoon?
The 2016 supermoon was closer to Earth than the 2024 supermoon. Approximately how much farther away will the 2024 supermoon be, relative to the 2016 supermoon?
Imagine a hypothetical scenario: A team of rogue astrophysicists proposes altering the Moon's orbit to bring its apogee closer to Earth, while simultaneously increasing its perigee distance to match the new, reduced apogee. This would effectively circularize the Moon's orbit. Given current scientific understanding, what would be the MOST likely long-term consequence of such a drastic orbital manipulation?
Imagine a hypothetical scenario: A team of rogue astrophysicists proposes altering the Moon's orbit to bring its apogee closer to Earth, while simultaneously increasing its perigee distance to match the new, reduced apogee. This would effectively circularize the Moon's orbit. Given current scientific understanding, what would be the MOST likely long-term consequence of such a drastic orbital manipulation?
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Supermoon
Supermoon
A full moon that occurs when the Moon is at its closest point to Earth.
Lunar Perigee
Lunar Perigee
The point in the Moon's orbit when it is closest to Earth.
Lunar Apogee
Lunar Apogee
The point in the Moon's orbit when it is farthest from Earth.
Beaver Moon
Beaver Moon
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Moon's Orbit
Moon's Orbit
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Supermoon Appearance
Supermoon Appearance
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Last Supermoon of 2024 Date
Last Supermoon of 2024 Date
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Earth-Moon Distance
Earth-Moon Distance
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Study Notes
- The upcoming full moon on November 15, 2024, is expected to be a supermoon.
- This will be the last of four consecutive supermoons in 2024, with the previous ones occurring in August, September, and October.
- The next supermoon after November 15, 2024, will occur on October 7, 2025.
Supermoon Characteristics
- Supermoons appear larger (up to 14%) and brighter (up to 30%) than typical full moons.
- They happen when a full moon coincides with the Moon's perigee, its closest point to Earth.
- On November 15, 2024, the Moon will be approximately 224,853 miles (361,866 km) from Earth.
- The closest supermoon in recent history occurred in November 2016 at 221,524 miles (356,508 km).
Lunar Orbit
- The Moon's orbit is elliptical, causing variations in its distance from Earth.
- The apogee is the Moon's farthest point from Earth at approximately 253,000 miles (407,164 km).
- On average, the perigee is about 226,000 miles (363,711 km) from Earth.
Beaver Moon
- The November full moon is commonly called the Beaver Moon.
- This name signifies the time when beavers seek shelter in their lodges for the winter.
- During the North American fur trade, November was the season for trapping beavers for their winter coats.
- Alternative names for the November full moon include Frost Moon, Freezing Moon, and Digging Moon.
Supermoon Myths
- Claims that supermoons cause earthquakes or tidal waves are not supported by scientific evidence.
- The event is a stunning opportunity for photography and to appreciate our planet.
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