4 of 4: Last supermoon of the year to light up Canadian skies
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Catch the fourth and final supermoon of the year, the beaver moon, this Friday as it lights up the night sky, marking 2024's celestial finale.
People across Canada will get to witness a sweet celestial view this Friday, as 2024’s fourth and final supermoon will brighten the night sky.
The Beaver Moon is expected to rise at approximately 4:30 p.m. Eastern on Nov. 15, making its close pass at around 224,853 miles from Earth, according to Space.com.
A supermoon occurs when a moon’s full lunar phase coincides with the closest point in its orbit around Earth, known as the perigee. This type of lunar alignment is quite rare, only happening three or four times a year.
Although a supermoon is not obviously bigger, it can appear that way, making it a popular and sought-after sight for skywatchers.
This year has already treated stargazers to an impressive lineup of supermoons, starting in August with the Sturgeon Moon, followed by the Harvest Moon in September and the Hunter Moon on Oct. 17, which was the closest supermoon this year.
According to NASA, the nickname for November’s supermoon has meaning.
“The term has origins from a variety of traditions and folklore in Native American and European culture. One explanation – November is when beavers prepare for the winter by fortifying dams and stocking their food supply,” NASA said in an article posted on its website.
“November was also the season to trap beavers for their thick, winter-ready pelts to use for warmer clothing.”
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Catch the fourth and final supermoon of the year, the beaver moon, this Friday as it lights up the night sky, marking 2024's celestial finale.
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