The phenomenon of a Full Moon arises when our planet, Earth, is precisely sandwiched between the Sun and the Moon. This alignment ensures the entire side of the Moon that faces us gleams under ...

How far is the moon? I’ll bet that many of my readers know the answer; we all learned it in school. In fact, I still recall reciting it in fifth grade: “The moon is 240,000 miles from Earth.” What the ...

The closest supermoon of the year will peak soon over Kansas, and it’s expected to appear especially bright, even for a supermoon. November’s supermoon is also referred to as the “beaver” moon, as it ...

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November's full moon falls early next month - only a few weeks away as Halloween approaches. This year, October's full moon was the Harvest Moon, a title that more commonly goes to September's full ...

November's full "Beaver Moon" will reach its peak illumination on the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. The Beaver Moon will also be the year's biggest and brightest supermoon, appearing larger and ...