The lunar phase calendar year is wrapping up with November’s sky closing ... When there is a new moon around the closest point to Earth, it is known as a super 'new' moon. This month’s full moon is called the “beaver moon,” and the monthly moon ...

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Supermoons occur because the moon’s orbit is elliptical, meaning its distance from Earth varies. When a full moon coincides with this closest approach, it can appear up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than a typical full moon.

Though officially full on Friday, November 15, at 4:29 p.m. EST, the moon will also look plenty full and bright all night both Thursday and Saturday.

Skygazers will soon be able to see the moon appear larger and brighter than normal for the last time until next year. The fourth and final supermoon of 2024 will reach peak illumination at 3:28 p.m. CT on Friday,

"However, the lunar cycle is slightly shorter than a month, so the full moon doesn't usually fall on the same date each month." Last month's full moon, also a supermoon, is known as the Hunter's Moon,

When will the supermoon rise? The supermoon will be fully illuminated at 4:28 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15. It will cross the sky beside the Pleiades star cluster or the "Seven Sisters" i