Haiku for November 15

A news response poem

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Fall through the portal
of November’s full moon
into winter’s womb

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Author’s Note:

The final supermoon of 2024 rises tonight. According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, November's full moon is called the Beaver Moon. The name was chosen because this is the time of year when beavers start sheltering in their lodges after having prepared food stores for the winter.

The moment of full moon will happen at 4:28 p.m. EST, but the moon will appear full for most observers for a day or two prior to the moment of exact fullness. November's full moon joins another celestial treat: the lovely Pleiades star cluster, located just beside the moon in the Taurus constellation. This dense cluster of stars, also known as the "Seven Sisters," is one of the most popular sights of the night sky. Just note that the brightness of the full moon will make viewing most of the stars of this cluster difficult.

For more information on the Beaver Moon, you can read more here:

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