Beaver Moon: when and how to see the last supermoon of the year in Argentina

The name honors the unusual and big size that the Earth satellite takes, coinciding at the same time with its perigeethat is, the point closest to the Earth that makes its luminosity and size much more noticeable.

For fans of astronomical phenomena Those who want to enjoy observing this event can do so on the night of next November 15. I know the recommendations main ones to be able to see it in the best possible way.

What is the supermoon or Beaver Moon?

He full moonalso known as Full Moon, is a lunar phase that occurs when the Land is positioned between the Sun and the Moonand causes the side of the Moon that faces our planet to be completely illuminated and radiant.

Being at the closest point to the Earth, it allows us to observe the Moon of a much larger size. big than normal and of a resplendent shine. During the year it was possible to see three supermoons: August 19, September 18 and October 17.

Why is it called the Beaver Moon?

The name dates back to the native peoples of North Americawho through the changes and behaviors of the flora and fauna, marked the cycles of the passage of time and they intensified the relationship between the human, the natural and the universe.

At the same time, November is a month where beaversknown nocturnal animals, intensify their activity and begin to build their dams to prepare for the arrival of winter in the northern hemisphere.

When and where to see the supermoon

The Full moon November will take place on the night of Friday the 15th and can be observed from anywhere in the world without the need to take precautions or have specialized equipment.

However, they recommend going to a place of low light pollution to better appreciate the light of the Moon itself. As for other issues to take into account, they recommend using binoculars or a telescope to better appreciate it in detail, and be lucky that the weather accompanies a clear and clean sky.