Beaver moon: How to catch the last supermoon of 2024

Hayley Parker & Neil Shaw

14 November 2024 at 2:51 pm·2-min read

A supermoon can appear to be as much as 30% larger than a regular full moon — -Credit: (Image: Getty)

Stargazers will have the opportunity to witness the final supermoon of 2024 on Friday. Known as the Beaver Moon, it appear larger and brighter than usual when the moon is at its closest point to earth.

It will be visible from Friday, November 15, 2024, reaching peak illumination at around 9.25pm. Supermoons occur as a regular part of the moon’s orbit of Earth,

The Beaver Moon is the term for the first full moon in November and will be the last supermoon of 2024. The name originates from the time of year when beavers start constructing their winter dams.

Some believe the name was derived from Native Americans trapping beavers to stockpile meat for the winter months.

Parkdean Resort offers some top tips for stargazing:.

1 Get up high

The further up you are, the better your chance of a clear sky to see the stars. Take a hike and explore the surroundings to find the perfect stargazing spot! The further you are away from light pollution the better chance you'll have of seeing the stars. Moons always rise in the east and set in the west - so follow this direction in your search.

2 Research what you’re looking at

Enhance the stargazing experience and download the Star Chart app, free on AR-enabled Apple or Android devices. Star Chart allows you to point the camera at the sky and will tell you exactly what is up there.

3 Use the Time and Date website for the best chance of spotting the planets!

Time and Date allows you to input your location, before generating information about when the planets are most visible! With lots of helpful information about what's in the universe, this is a great way to educate the family about the wonders of space.

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