Stargazers in North Carolina will have one more chance this year to see a supermoon this weekend.
November's supermoon is typically referred to as the "Beaver Moon," since beavers in the northeastern U.S. typically build their dams around this time of year, according to timeanddate.com.
The last supermoon -- meaning it looked brighter and appeared a little bigger than an average full moon -- occured in October, The News & Observer reported.
Here is the science behind supermoons and when to see the next one in North Carolina.
What is a supermoon?
NASA explains that a supermoon is a full moon that happens when the moon is within 90% of its closest approach to Earth.
At this point in its orbit, the moon is more in-our-face than usual and, the way it does when someone carrying a flashlight walks toward you, the light looks bigger and brighter as it gets closer.
Astronomers at Space.com say a supermoon can look up to 14% larger and up to 30% brighter than when the moon is at is most distant point from Earth.
When will the November supermoon be visible in NC?
The National Weather Service forecast says skies should be mostly clear Saturday evening in Charlotte and the Triangle, making for excellent visibility.
To see the supermoon, you should get to a place away from bright lights with a clear view toward the horizon and look east, The N&O reported.