Fall is here, and November brings us the closest supermoon of the year in the first week of the month.
A supermoon will take over the sky on Wednesday, November 5, according to NASA.
According to the American Meteor Society, the global spectral phenomena will occur the night after the southern Taurid meteor shower peaks.
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Although November’s Moon, also known as the Beaver Moon, may be too bright to fully enjoy the meteor shower, the supermoon is still an incredible sight as the moon will appear around 30% brighter and up to 14% larger.
Here’s what you should know about the full moon in November.
When will the November full moon peak?
According to previous USA TODAY reports, the full moon will be at its peak on Wednesday, November 5 at 8:19 a.m. ET.
When is the best time to see November’s supermoon?
The moon will peak on Nov. 5 when the sun rises in the eastern United States, but backyard astronomers shouldn’t worry.
The moon will still look bright and beautiful on the night between Tuesday, November 4 and Wednesday, November 5. The moon will also appear full for several days after its peak.
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What is a supermoon?
According to NASA, a supermoon occurs when a new or full moon is closest to Earth for an entire month. This phenomenon is known as perigee.
This will make the moon appear 30% brighter and up to 14% larger than normal.
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November isn’t the only supermoon this year. One already happened in October and the other on Thursday, December 4th.
Of the three supermoons, November’s full moon will be closest to Earth at 221,817 miles from Earth, while December’s will be second at 221,965 miles and October’s will be third at 224,600 miles, the almanac said.
Will you be able to see the November supermoon?
As of Monday, Nov. 3, the National Weather Service is forecasting severe thunderstorms in the Northeast, Pacific Northwest, and much of California beginning Nov. 5. at 7 p.m. ET through Nov. 6. 1 hour
Sky coverage maps
As of Monday, November 3 morning, the National Weather Service predicts that on November 5 at 7 p.m. ET in various parts of the country, there will be mostly cloudy skies.
On the morning of Monday, November 3, the National Weather Service predicts that on November 6 1 hour In the morning, the sky coverage will be high in various parts of the country.
Why is it called the Beaver Moon?
According to the Farmer’s Almanac, moons in the U.S. are known by names associated with the folklore of Native American tribes, Colonial Americans and Europeans.
The beaver moon got its name because beavers start hiding in their cabins before winter, according to the Farmer’s Almanac. It was also the season when fur traders in North America caught beavers for the winter.
The Moon is also known by the following names:
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Digging or scratched moon
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