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How to experience the first supermoon since January
The Weather Channel • • science
Key Points:
- A supermoon occurs when the full moon coincides with the moon's closest approach to Earth, called perigee, making it appear larger and brighter than usual.
- Supermoons can appear up to 14% bigger and 30% brighter than the smallest full moons, and they cause higher tides known as king tides.
- There are typically three to four supermoons each year, always occurring consecutively; the next one, the Beaver Moon, will be on November 24, followed by the Cold Moon on December 24.
- The "moon illusion" makes a supermoon near the horizon appear even larger to the human eye, enhancing the visual impact of the event.
- After the upcoming supermoons in late 2026, two more are expected in early 2027, continuing this natural lunar cycle.
