In 2024, August, SeptemberAnd October all welcomed a supermoon. November will bring our last supermoon of 2024.

Here’s what to know about the Akron and Canton weather forecast for November’s full moon, a supermoon known as the Beaver Moon, peaking on the afternoon of November 15.

When is the full moon in November 2024?

Look up into the evening sky in mid-November and the full moon may appear larger than usual. Indeed, November’s full moon will mark the fourth and final supermoon of 2024.

The Beaver Moon, November’s full moon, will reach peak illumination on Friday, November 15. The November full moon is the fourth consecutive supermoon of the year and follows the October full moon, the hunter’s moon.

What is the Akron-Canton weather forecast for the November full moon?

With the full moon shining Friday, what will the weather be like in Akron and Canton? Well, a little rain might interrupt your moon-gazing rituals.

According to the National Weather ServiceAkron and Canton will have a 40% chance of showers in the morning and a 30% chance in the evening, with mostly cloudy skies starting Wednesday. Temperatures will be high of 53 degrees and low of 43 degrees.

What phase of the lunar cycle is the Moon currently in?

The Moon is currently in its waxing gibbous phase with over 95% illumination, according to Espace.com. The phases of the moon in November are:

• New moon: November 1

• First trimester: November 9

• Full moon: November 15

• Last quarter: November 22

• New moon: December 1

What is the peak time for the November 2024 full moon?

Look into the afternoon sky on Friday, November 15, for a glimpse of the Beaver Moon. Clear skies will ensure optimal viewing, so keep an eye on the weather forecast. The full moon will peak in the afternoon at 4:29 p.m.

Is the Beaver Moon a supermoon?

Destined to be the last supermoon of this year, the beaver moon will appear larger and brighter in the afternoon and evening sky on Friday, November 15, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.

What is a supermoon?

A supermoon occurs when a full or new moon occurs when the moon’s orbit brings it closer to Earth, depending on NASA. The full moon can appear up to 14% larger and 30% brighter at its closest point in the orbit.

How did the beaver moon get its name?

The name Beaver Moon comes from the fact that beavers set up their lodges for the winter at this time of year and the history of beaver trapping for the North American fur trade during this season, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.

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Why does the moon sometimes appear red?

You may have noticed that the moon sometimes takes on a dramatic shade of orange or red in the night sky. This is due to the way sunlight reaches the Moon’s surface after passing through Earth’s atmosphere.

As the Moon moves into the inner portion of Earth’s shadow, or umbra, according to NASAsome of the sunlight entering the Earth’s sky is scattered before reaching the surface of the Moon.

Colors with shorter wavelengths, such as blues and purples, diffuse more easily than colors with longer wavelengths, including red and orange. The more dust or clouds in Earth’s atmosphere during a lunar eclipse, the redder the moon appears.

What else can I see in the sky in November?

November will also see meteors streak across the night sky.

The Leonid meteor shower will peak on November 17-18, with around 10 to 15 meteors per hour after midnight.

When will the next full moon be in 2024?

The December full moon, the cold moon, will peak on December 15, 2024.

This article was originally published in the Akron Beacon Journal: What is the weather forecast in Akron-Canton during the November full moon?