when and how to observe the phenomenon?

The last super Moon of the year, known as the Beaver Moon, will be visible from France this Friday, November 15.

The last chance of the year. This Friday, November 15, the super moon, known as the beaver moon, will light up the sky. Bigger and brighter than usual, Earth's satellite will reach its apogee at 10:28 p.m. A phenomenon not to be missed, this super Beaver Moon being the last phenomenon of its kind in 2024 and will not occur again until November 24… 2026.

“This full Moon will be the last of four consecutive supermoons, slightly closer and brighter than the first of the four in mid-August,” explains the website of the American Space Agency (Nasa).

The super moon, known as the beaver moon, takes its name from Native American traditions. There are several explanations, according to NASA, including that “mid-fall was the time to set beaver traps before the marshes froze to ensure a supply of warm furs for the winter”, or that “that The name Beaver Moon comes from the activity of beavers at this season as they prepare for winter.”

Where and how to observe the Super Beaver Moon?

This night, raise your eyes to the sky! The Super Beaver Moon will be visible everywhere in France – and abroad – with the naked eye. As long as you have clear skies and are not too polluted by city lights. In which case, you will need to be equipped with binoculars or a telescope. The super Moon should therefore be more visible in the southern half of the country, the sky should be overcast in the north, according to Météo-France forecasts.

According to the astronomy specialist site StarWalka super Moon “appears 7% larger and about 16% brighter than an average full Moon (…) To the naked eye, the difference is very subtle, if not invisible.”

Note that tonight, all the stars will shine a little brighter than usual, especially the Pleiades star cluster. NASA also insists that “the next two months should be an ideal period for observing Jupiter and Saturn, especially with a garden telescope.”