November’s full moon, called the Beaver Moon, will reach peak illumination on Nov. 5 and be 221,817 miles, or 356,980 ...

It's a reminder of why preserving pristine night skies remains essential for both astronomy and human wonder.

Have you ever glanced up at the night sky and noticed the moon looking larger than usual? Your eyes may not be playing tricks on you: You might be staring at a supermoon!