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#ustrend #webstory November’s full moon, often known as the Beaver Moon, is the final supermoon of 2024. This is when it would peak and the way it obtained its title. #dara

When astronomy fans look to the sky this week, they may see November's full Beaver Moon, the last of four consecutive supermoons in 2024.The 2024 supermoon series began in August

with a rare event Supermoon blue moon. After this month's Beaver Moon, there won't be another supermoon until late next year.Why is the November full moon called the Beaver

Moon?November's full moon is called the "Beaver Moon," according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. The name was chosen because at this time of year beavers seek shelter in their huts

after preparing their food supplies for the winter. This month's full moon also has several other names associated with winter and animals preparing for the cold weather. Other

full names for the November full moon include Frost Moon, Freezing Moon, Grave Moon, Deer Rutting Moon and Algonquin Whitefish Moon. When will the November supermoon be

visible?According to NASA, the full moon is expected to peak at 4:29 p.m. EST on Friday, November 15th. The Old Farmer's Almanac describes specific moonrise times for various zip

codes in the United States According to NASA, about 96% of the moon's near side will be illuminated by the sun on Thursday. By Friday, 100% of the moon's near side will be

illuminated. About 99% of it is illuminated by the sun on Saturday and 96% of the moon is illuminated on Sunday.You don't need binoculars or a telescope to enjoy the spectacular

views.What makes supermoons so special?According to NASA, a supermoon occurs when the moon is simultaneously full and in the part of its orbit closest to Earth. The Moon's distance

from Earth varies between about 221,457 miles and 252,712 miles. During this month's supermoon, the moon will be approximately 224,385 miles from Earth. Supermoons appear larger

than the average full moon. According to NASA, it is similar to the size difference between a quarter and a nickel. Supermoons are also about 16% brighter than an average moon.

Although all supermoons appear larger and brighter than the average full moon, there are some differences. According to NASA, the November full moon will appear 6.2% larger and

12.8% brighter than the average full moon in 2024.When will the first supermoon of 2025 take place?According to Earthsky.org, three supermoons are expected next year starting in

October. There will be one on October 7th, 2025, followed by November 5th and December 4th. Then the following new year begins with a supermoon on January 3, 2026. More Aliza Read More

Khasan Aliza Chasan is a digital content producer for “60 Minutes” and CBSNews.com. She has previously written for outlets such as PIX11 News, The New York Daily News, Inside Find Out More