Last supermoon of 2024 captured in stunning photos across the UK

A huge supermoon can be seen behind Glastonbury Tor, a Grade I listed building in Somerset.Image source, Jeff Overs
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Glastonbury Tor, Somerset

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The Beaver Moon - the final supermoon of the year has made a dazzling appearance across parts of the UK on Friday night.

It's not quite as bright as last month's Hunter's supermoon but should still provide an impressible spectacle for sky gazers, although clouds may obscure the view in some places.

However with the next supermoon not until October 2025, it's worth capturing a glimpse of this one if you can.

Here are some of the best images sent in to BBC Weather Watchers, along with some agency pictures.

A silhouette of a plane crossing the supermoon.Image source, Bubs
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The Hyde, Greater London

The supermoon can be seen behind the Pierhead Clock, famous Cardiff landmark.Image source, Nadezna
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Cardiff Bay

A closeup of the supermoon.Image source, LizzieMcK
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Otley, Leeds

The moon is visible from a beach at sunset.Image source, Roy C
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Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset

Full Moons throughout the year are given names that reflect what is happening in nature.

November's full Moon is called the Beaver Moon, probably because beavers are particularly active at this time of year as they prepare for the winter months ahead.

Another interpretation is that Native American tribes would set beaver traps before the swamps froze, ensuring a supply of warm winter furs.

A closeup of the supermoon, pictured with a yellowish tint.Image source, Bettys Hot Spot
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Waldringfield, Suffolk

The moon is just about visible in a cloudy night sky.Image source, Jeannie
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Mid Yell, Shetland Islands

A black and white image showing streak marks from a plane as it crosses the supermoon.Image source, OM
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Denham, Buckinghamshire

A glimpse of the supermoon through clouds over the Tower of London.Image source, Yui Mok/PA Wire
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Tower of London

There are about three or four supermoons each year.

This year has already brought three - the Blue moon in August, September's Harvest moon and the Hunter's moon in October.

Astronomers say Friday's Beaver moon will look around 14% larger and 30% brighter than usual.

A closeup of the moon behind some christmas decorations.Image source, sue
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Wakefield

The moon can be seen behind a tree.Image source, Vicky A
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Lasswade, Midlothian

The moon can be seen behind a tree.Image source, jeremynh
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Winterbourne Dauntsey, Wiltshire

If you would like to submit your pictures, you can join the BBC Weather Watchers community here.