November 13th 2024.
Last month, many people were treated to a spectacular sight in the night sky - a massive supermoon. This natural phenomenon occurs when the moon is at its closest point to Earth, making it appear larger and brighter than usual. Skygazers in the UK were especially lucky to witness this event, as it was the largest and brightest supermoon of the year. But don't worry if you missed it, because another one is coming this weekend.
This weekend, the 'Beaver Supermoon' will light up the skies, marking the last supermoon we will see until March of next year. So, make sure to take a moment to look up at the sky on Friday to catch a glimpse of one of the most dazzling moons of the year. It's definitely a sight you won't want to miss.
But what exactly is a supermoon and full moon? Well, the term 'supermoon' was coined by astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979. It refers to either a new or full moon that occurs when the moon is within 90% of its closest approach to Earth. As for a full moon, it simply means that the entire moon is illuminated by the sun, giving it a glowing appearance to us on Earth.
If you're wondering when to catch the peak illumination of November's full moon in the UK, it will be on Friday, November 15, at exactly 9:28pm. So, stay up a little later and keep your eyes open to see the moon in all of its glory. You'll have about a minute or two to enjoy the bright glow before it starts to dim slightly.
It's worth noting that the moon will technically become full at 4:28pm on Friday, but it won't start to 'glow' until after sundown. So, if you want to see the full effect of the supermoon, make sure to look up at the sky after the sun has set.
Now, you may be wondering when the next full moon and supermoon will occur. Well, the next full moon will be on December 15, peaking at 4:02am. This moon is known as the 'Cold Moon'. As for the next supermoon, you'll have to wait a while. It won't grace our skies until March 29, 2025. But at least we can look forward to warmer weather when it does arrive.
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