A rare supermoon will light up the sky on Friday, appearing 14 percent larger and brighter than the typical moon seen this year.
Although the Beaver Moon will peak at 4:29 pm ET on November 15, it will still appear full and bright throughout the night from Thursday to Saturday.
The best views will be on Friday, so for the most impressive views, you should look northeast when it first rises and sets; This is when the moon appears largest against the horizon.
The moon is usually 238,900 miles from Earth, but it will be just 226,000 miles away on Friday; It won’t be this close again until November 25, 2034.
The name comes from the behavior of beavers at this time of year, when they begin to seek shelter from the impending winter cold.
According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the November moon was also historically called the Beaver Moon because “for both settlers and Algonquian tribes, this was the time to set beaver traps before the swamps froze over, so ensure a supply of warm furs for the winter. ‘
Most full moons are steeped in Native American history and other alternative names for the super Beaver moon include hunting moon, mourning moon, reed moon and frost moon.
This is the penultimate in a series of four consecutive supermoons this year, with the next one occurring on December 15.
Hunter’s Moon, the biggest supermoon of the year, will light up the night sky this weekend
The term “supermoon” was coined by astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979 as a new or full Moon that occurs when the Moon is within 90 percent of its closest approach to Earth, also known as perigee.
Due to the proximity of the Beaver moon and with the When the sun sets around 4:40 pm ET, the moon will have ample opportunity to shine brightly in the night sky.
The best time to see it in all its glory is on Friday, when it reaches 100 percent of its size.
Known as the crescent phase, when the moon’s appearance grows to almost full size, the supermoon will be 98 percent illuminated on Thursday, before reaching 100 percent on Friday and 99 percent in its waning phase on Saturday. .
The Beaver supermoon will be joined by four planets this weekend: Mercury, Venus, Saturn and Mars, which will appear primarily southwest of the moon.
Mercury will be the first to appear, but because it appears low in the sky and sets an hour after the sun, it is recommended that viewers not attempt to see it with the naked eye.
Venus and Saturn will also appear in the southwest, will appear higher than Mercury and can be seen without a telescope.
Jupiter will rise to the east about two hours after the supermoon, while Mars will rise just before midnight in the east.
Supermoons occur when the full moon is at “perigee,” the point where it is closest to Earth.
According to astrologers, the Beaver moon is linked to the constellation in which it appears, and this year the An exceptionally large and bright moon will appear in Taurus.
This constellation governs the physical world, including wealth, income, and material possessions and the value we place on them.
Famous astrologer Kyle Thomas said Good morning America that “during these times, we may feel more sensual, crave beauty and luxury, and we may be a little more forgiving.”
He advised that people should make use of the energy associated with this month’s supermoon by manifesting their dreams and desires and said they can do so using gemstones, earth and candles.
“As Taurus rules wealth and money, you can harness its energy by creating an altar focused on finances or using green candles,” she explained.
“Taurus is ruled by Venus, so if you want to attract romance or increase love, use a pink candle.”