Last supermoon of the year, strong cold front arrives this week
Much needed rain last Sunday night and again on Thursday evening summed up the top weather headline of this past week. And although the drought is far from over, it was nice to see some wet weather return to the forecast. The exit of Thursday night’s showers timed out well, as skies cleared out in time for us to catch the last full supermoon of the year on Friday evening.
The Full “Beaver” Supermoon
Named for when beavers head into their lodges as winter approaches, this year’s full “beaver” moon is the last of 4 straight supermoons – and the last supermoon of 2024. The full “beaver” moon lived up to its supermoon status this year, appearing very big and very bright. In fact, it appeared this way throughout the weekend and will be very noticeable into its waning phase this week. A “supermoon” is when the full moon is at its closest to the Earth during its orbit. Supermoons are just like the name suggests, they appear bigger and brighter than other full moons throughout the year due to the closer proximity. The moon’s orbit around the Earth is elliptical, so the varying distances allow for supermoons to occur only 3 or 4 times a year. The supermoon also created enhanced astronomical pull during high tidal cycles, causing minor flooding along many areas of the shore. Check out a few photos of the full “beaver” supermoon below:
OC Wayne Sonnenberg
Salisbury – Charles Fleming
Salisbury – Charles Fleming 2
Ocean Pines – Robin Sheare
Strong Cold Front Arrives This Week
Continuing the trend of quick shots of rain for the area, a strong cold front will bring showers back to Delmarva late Wednesday and into early Thursday. Ahead of the front, a surge of mild air will bring near 70 degree temperatures. Some thunder may even be possible when showers arrive. After the front passes through, gusty winds will usher in chilly air on Thursday, with temperatures dropping to slightly below average for this time of the year. Highs will only be in the low to mid 50s to end the week and for the weekend, with lows dropping into the 30s this weekend.
