Supermoon Quiz

What is the date of the last supermoon mentioned in the text?

• October 7, 2025

• November 15, 2024

• November 2016

• August 2024

How much larger can supermoons appear compared to the average full moon?

• 10 percent

• 14 percent

• 20 percent

• 30 percent

What astronomical event causes a supermoon to occur?

• When the Moon is in a solar eclipse

• When the Moon is full and at its apogee

• When the Moon is full and at its perigee

• When the Moon is in the new phase

According to the text, what is the distance of the Moon from Earth during the November 15, 2024 supermoon?

• 221,524 miles

• 224,853 miles

• 253,000 miles

• 226,000 miles

What is the average distance of the Moon from Earth at perigee?

• 221,524 miles

• 253,000 miles

• 226,000 miles

• 361,866 km

Why is the November full moon often referred to as the Beaver Moon?

• It is a time for beavers to mate

• Beavers take shelter for winter

• It marks the changing of seasons

• Beavers migrate south

Which of the following is NOT a name mentioned for the November full moon?

• Frost Moon

• Blue Moon

• Freezing Moon

• Digging Moon

What do some people mistakenly believe about supermoons?

• They bring clear skies

• They cause earthquakes or tidal waves

• They are the brightest moons of the year

• They are always in November

What do scientists encourage people to do during a supermoon event?

• Stay indoors

• Take photographs and appreciate the planet

• Predict weather changes

• Observe animal behavior

What is the farthest point in the Moon's orbit called?

• Perigee

• Apogee

• Full Moon

• Lunar eclipse