How to see the rare “Beaver supermoon” this week, which is packed with Native American stories

On Friday, a rare supermoon will light up the sky, appearing 14 percent larger and brighter than the typical moon we see this year.

Although the Beaver Moon peaks at 4:29 PM ET on November 15, it will still appear full and bright all night from Thursday through Saturday.

The best views are on Fridays, so for the most breathtaking views, look to the northeast when it first rises and sets – this is when the moon appears largest on the horizon.

The moon is usually 388,900 kilometers away from Earth, but will be just 360,000 kilometers away on Friday. Only on November 25, 2034 will he come this close again.

The name comes from the behavior of beavers at this time of year, when they seek shelter from the approaching cold winter weather.

According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the November moon was also historically called the Beaver Moon because “this was a time for both settlers and Algonquin tribes to set beaver traps before the swamps froze over to ensure a supply of warm winter furs.” ‘

Most full moons are steeped in Native American history, and other alternate names for the Beaver supermoon include the hunter’s moon, mourning moon, reed moon, and frost moon.

This is the second to last in a series of four consecutive supermoons this year, with the next one taking place on December 15.

The term “supermoon” was coined by astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979 as a new or full moon that occurs when the moon is within 90 percent of its closest approach to Earth, known as perigee.

Due to the proximity of the Bevermaan and the When the sun sets around 4:40 PM ET, the moon will have plenty of opportunity to shine brightly in the night sky.

The best time to see it in all its glory is Friday, when it reaches 100 percent of its size.

Known as the waxing phase – when the moon’s appearance reaches almost its full size – the supermoon will be 98 percent illuminated on Thursday, before reaching 100 percent on Friday and 99 percent in its waning phase on Saturday.

The Beaver supermoon will be joined this weekend by four planets – Mercury, Venus, Saturn and Mars – which will appear mainly southwest of the moon.

Mercury will appear first, but because it appears low in the sky and sets an hour after the sun, viewers are advised not to see it with the naked eye.

Venus and Saturn will also appear in the southwest, higher than Mercury and visible without a telescope.

Jupiter will rise in the east about two hours after the supermoon, while Mars will rise in the east just before midnight.

Supermoons occur when the full moon is at its ‘perigee’ – the point at which it is closest to the Earth.

According to astrologers, the Beaver Moon is linked to the zodiac sign in which it appears, and this year too exceptionally large and bright moon will appear in Taurus, which.

This constellation rules the physical world, including wealth, income and material possessions and the value we place on them.

Famous astrologer Kyle Thomas told it Good morning America that ‘in these times we can feel more sensual, long for beauty and luxury, and perhaps be a little more indulgent.’

He advised people to tap into the energy associated with this month’s supermoon by manifesting your dreams and desires, saying you can do this by using gemstones, earth and candles.

“Because Taurus rules wealth and money, you can tap into its energy by creating an altar that focuses on finances or by using green candles,” he explained.

“Taurus is ruled by Venus, so if you want to attract romance or increase love, use a pink candle.”