The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite. It orbits at an average distance of 384,400 km (238,900 mi), about 30 times the diameter of Earth. Tidal forces between Earth and the Moon have synchronized the Moon's orbital period with its rotation period at 29.5 Earth days, causing the same side of the Moon to always face Earth. The Moon's gravitational pull—and, to a lesser extent, the Sun's—are the main drivers of Earth's tides.
Europe is seeking to place itself at the forefront of missions to the Moon with a facility covering almost 1,000 square metres that..
The Beaver supermoon will be bigger and brighter than a normal full Moon but will the clouds part for long enough to get a glimpse?