Catch the Year's Final Supermoon and Meteor Shower This Weekend

The last supermoon of the year, known as the beaver moon, will peak on Friday, coinciding with the Leonid meteor shower, which reaches its peak on Saturday night. The beaver moon, named for the time when beavers prepare for winter, will appear full to the naked eye for about three days. This supermoon is the fourth consecutive one this year, appearing slightly larger and brighter due to its proximity to Earth. However, the full moon's brightness may reduce visibility of the Leonid meteors, which typically produce 15 meteors per hour but may only show around five per hour this weekend.