Residents of Bridlington are in for a celestial treat this evening as November’s full “Beaver” Moon rises over the East Yorkshire coastline — and this year, it’s also a “Super” Moon.
The Super Beaver Moon will reach peak illumination at around 1:23 p.m. GMT on Wednesday 5 November, appearing fullest through the night into the early hours of Thursday.
Moonrise is expected at approximately 3:42 p.m., climbing towards the south around midnight before setting in the north-west skies at about 8:58 a.m.
A super moon occurs when the Moon’s orbit brings it closest to Earth — around 360,000 km away — coinciding with the full moon phase. This makes it appear up to 14 percent larger and 30 percent brighter than usual, according to NASA.
November’s full moon is traditionally known as the Beaver Moon, a name thought to originate from Native American tribes who associated it with beavers preparing their winter dams or trappers setting beaver traps before the freeze.
Weather permitting, the bright moon should be visible even from the town centre or along Bridlington’s seafront, where the Moon’s golden rise over the North Sea promises spectacular views.
Local stargazers may also spot Saturn to the right of the Moon and, for early risers, the bright planet Venus before sunrise.
Residents are encouraged to wrap up warm, grab a camera, and head outdoors to enjoy one of nature’s most luminous shows of the year.
