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Scientists say the the supermoon on Nov. 14 will be the brightest than it has appeared at any point in the last 68 years. (Staten Island Advance)

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- If you look up at the sky on Nov. 14, you might notice the moon seems a lot bigger and brighter than usual.

It wouldn't be your imagination. Scientists say the the moon on Nov. 14 will be the brightest than it has appeared at any point in the last 68 years.

In fact, the so-called "supermoon" could be the biggest so far of the 21st century, according to astronomers. We won't see anything like it until 2034; so make sure you get a look.

So, what is a supermoon?

Supermoon is the lay term given to a full moon that occurs when the moon is at its closest point of approach in its orbit around Earth. Astronomers call that point perigee.

When it's that close to Earth, the moon can appear to be up to 14-percent bigger and 30 percent brighter than other full moons, according to NASA.

While such moons occur around every 13 months, November's is a special one.

According to NASA, this month's supermoon "becomes full within about two hours of perigee -- arguably making it an extra-super moon."

In America, the November full moon is known as a "Beaver Moon" according to the Old Farmers Almanac, because it arrives at the time of year when fur trappers would hunt the dam-building animals.

Weather permitting, the supermoon on Nov. 14 should be able to be seen no matter where you are in the world.