For fans, this is an event not to be missed this Friday evening. The last “Supermoon” of the year, nicknamed the Beaver Moon, will be visible shortly before 10:30 p.m. (10:28 p.m. precisely). To enjoy the moment, it is advisable to choose a clear location without light pollution and to prepare a little before the moment. Larger and more scintillating than average, this “Super Moon”, known as the Castor Moon, will not return to the sky before 2026, so you shouldn't miss it.
“Popularized in the late 1970s by astrologer Richard Nolle, the term “Supermoon” designates a supposedly spectacular full moon due to its apparent much larger size in the sky”indicates the Cité de l’espace, in Toulouse. The term evokes “a full moon which occurs when our natural satellite is closest to the Earth”.
To enjoy the spectacle, you can bring a small telescope or binoculars, although the Super Moon will be clearly visible to the naked eye.
Why the Beaver Moon?
Native Americans “used to give names to full moons according to the particular characteristics of each month”, explains StarWalk, specialist astronomy guide. And in November, beaver can often be spotted.
The next Beaver “Super Moon” is scheduled for November 24, 2026. Next year, it will be possible to admire the Hunter's Moon, again according to Starwalk.
