Full moon November 2024

Don't Miss the Beaver Moon: The Final Supermoon of 2024 Is Here!

Catch the dazzling Beaver Moon this November and see the last supermoon of the year—it's brighter than your ex's future!

Get ready to peek out your window, grab your favorite cozy blanket, and maybe even share some hot cocoa with your pals because the full Beaver Moon is set to grace the sky on November 15, 2024! This isn’t just your run-of-the-mill full moon; it’s a supermoon—the last one we’ll see until next year. Officially full on Friday at 4:29 PM EST, the moon will glow bright and beautiful all night long; in fact, you can enjoy this celestial show starting Thursday all the way through Saturday. Talk about a stellar week!

What’s so special about this moon, you ask? Well, it’s the grand finale in a series of four supermoons we’ve been reveling in this year. The Beaver Moon, named after the time of year when beavers would start to build their dams in preparation for winter, will shine the brightest next to the jaw-dropping beauty of the Seven Sisters stars, which means you won’t want to miss this cosmic spectacle! Bring your binoculars, or at least your smartphone, because this is a photo opportunity you’ll want to capture for your Instagram feed!

Now, you might be wondering, what exactly is a supermoon? Simply put, it occurs when the moon is at its closest point to Earth in its orbit, making it appear larger and brighter than your average full moon. As you gaze at this week’s Beaver Moon, imagine it usually being 14% bigger and 30% brighter, or in layman's terms: it's really, really, super. Plus, how serendipitous is it that this full moon coincides with the upcoming meteor shower of the Leonids? It’s as if the universe is throwing us a cosmic party!

So, mark your calendars, set your alarms, and don’t let this astronomical event slip by unheeded! Not only is this the last supermoon of the year, but it’s a perfect reason to take a break from scrolling your social media feeds and enjoy the beauty of the night sky. Plus, did you know that full moons occur roughly every 29.5 days? So even though the Beaver Moon is the last supermoon we’ll see for 11 months, you can always count on the moon to make a regular appearance. And if you’re wondering what to call next November's full moon? Spoiler alert: it's likely to be the Beaver Moon again, so get ready to bring a little wildlife magic to your sky-watching plans!