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November's Beaver Supermoon and the Leonid Meteor Shower: A Celestial Showcase

The November Beaver supermoon and the Leonid meteor shower offer stargazers a spectacular celestial experience this weekend, coinciding for memorable viewing opportunities.

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This weekend, sky enthusiasts can enjoy the Beaver supermoon, the last supermoon of 2024, peaking on November 15, alongside the Leonid meteor shower, which peaks on November 16-17. The supermoon will be about 224,385 miles from Earth, appearing 6.2% larger and 12.8% brighter than the average full moon. The Leonids, originating from comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle, may produce about 15 meteors per hour under ideal conditions. However, the nearly full supermoon may obscure all but the brightest meteors, necessitating strategic viewing times for optimal experience.

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