The last Supermoon of the year: Ukrainians will be able to see it on November 15
13 November 2024 04:00
on November 15, the world’s inhabitants will be able to observe the last Supermoon of this year. This is the fourth and final Supermoon of 2024, which, according to Live Science, will rise at 16:28 Eastern Time (23:38 Kyiv time), "Komersant Ukrainian" reports
The best viewing conditions are expected on the eastern horizon shortly after sunset.
In North America, the Moon will appear earlier, the ideal time for viewing is November 16, when it will rise about 20-30 minutes after sunset.
On the night of November 15-16, the Moon, also known as the Beaver Moon, will be near the Pleiades star cluster.
Last Supermoon of 2024: how and when to see it?
On the Ukrainian sky, the stars of the Pleiades will be located in the lower left corner of the Moon on November 15 and in its upper right corner on November 16. You don’t need special equipment to watch this spectacle, but binoculars or a telescope will allow you to see details on the Moon’s surface.
A supermoon occurs when the Moon is at a minimum distance from the Earth, called perigee. If the full Moon is within 90% of perigee, it is considered a Supermoon.
The November Full Moon is called the “Beaver Moon” because during this period beavers are actively building their dams. It is also called the Frosty, Snowy, or Freezing Moon, as this time is associated with the onset of cold weather.
