The Moon
November 2016 Full Beaver Moon
November’s full Moon was called the Beaver Moon by both the colonists and the Algonquin tribes because this was the time to set beaver traps before the swamps froze, to ensure a supply of warm winter furs. It was also called the Full Frost Moon by Native Americans.
The Full Moon on November 14, 2016 will appear as the largest and brightest Moon in the sky since 1948! Mark your calendars for a spectacular show.
Specifically, November’s Full Moon is a “Perigee” Moon—when the Moon reaches the point in its orbit that is closest to Earth. This is popularly called a “Supermoon.” In addition, this Perigee Moon (or, Supermoon) will also be nearer to Earth than it’s been since January 26, 1948.
While the Moon won’t technically be getting any bigger, it will appear up to 14% larger than when it is at its furthest point.
Further, the full Moon of November 14 is not only the closest full Moon of 2016 but also the closest full Moon to date in the 21st century and it won’t come this close to Earth again until November 25, 2034.
Besides appearing large and bright in the sky, this extra-close Perigee Moon (or, Supermoon) will also have a more dramatic effect on the tides.
The one downside is that such a bright Full Moon will largely wipe out the year’s famous Geminid Meteor Showers five to tenfold. With the Moonlight competing with the meteor showers, we’ll be lucky to see a dozen per hour.
Information from: The Old Farmer’s Almanac
November’s full Moon was called the Beaver Moon by both the colonists and the Algonquin tribes because this was the time to set beaver traps before the swamps froze, to ensure a supply of warm winter furs. It was also called the Full Frost Moon by Native Americans.
The Full Moon on November 14, 2016 will appear as the largest and brightest Moon in the sky since 1948! Mark your calendars for a spectacular show.
Specifically, November’s Full Moon is a “Perigee” Moon—when the Moon reaches the point in its orbit that is closest to Earth. This is popularly called a “Supermoon.” In addition, this Perigee Moon (or, Supermoon) will also be nearer to Earth than it’s been since January 26, 1948.
While the Moon won’t technically be getting any bigger, it will appear up to 14% larger than when it is at its furthest point.
Further, the full Moon of November 14 is not only the closest full Moon of 2016 but also the closest full Moon to date in the 21st century and it won’t come this close to Earth again until November 25, 2034.
Besides appearing large and bright in the sky, this extra-close Perigee Moon (or, Supermoon) will also have a more dramatic effect on the tides.
The one downside is that such a bright Full Moon will largely wipe out the year’s famous Geminid Meteor Showers five to tenfold. With the Moonlight competing with the meteor showers, we’ll be lucky to see a dozen per hour.
Information from: The Old Farmer’s Almanac