On Friday night, the Beaver Moon, which marks the last supermoon of 2024, was visibly spectacular in various regions of the UK. While its luminosity may not match that of October’s Hunter’s supermoon, it is anticipated to offer a notable display for observers, though visibility could be hindered by cloud cover in certain areas. Given that the subsequent supermoon is not expected until October 2025, seizing the opportunity to observe this event is advisable. A selection of prominent images submitted to BBC Weather Watchers, alongside photographs from news agencies, are presented. Throughout the year, Full Moons are assigned names that correspond to natural occurrences. The full Moon occurring in November is designated the Beaver Moon, likely due to the heightened activity of beavers as they make ready for the approaching winter season. An alternative explanation suggests that Native American tribes traditionally set traps for beavers prior to the freezing of swamps, thereby securing a source of warm furs for winter. Annually, approximately three to four supermoons occur. This year has already featured three such events: the Blue moon in August, the Harvest moon in September, and the Hunter’s moon in October. According to astronomers, the Beaver Moon observed on Friday is projected to appear approximately 14% larger and 30% brighter than a typical full moon. Individuals wishing to contribute their photographs are invited to join the BBC Weather Watchers community via this link. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC bears no responsibility for the material found on external websites. Information regarding our policy on external linking is available. Post navigation Roman Coin Hoard Discovered During Construction in Worcestershire Exhibition Presents 140-Year-Old Northern Lights Images