The November full Moon will be on November 15, starting at 4:29 p.m. EST
The November full Moon is called the Beaver Moon because this is when beavers are busy preparing for winter like fortifying their dams or stocking their food supply. Another explanation is that November was the time of year to set beaver traps before the swamps freeze, to ensure a supply of warm winter furs.
This will be the last of four consecutive supermoons this year.
A Supermoon is when the Moon will be at its closest to Earth and will appear slightly larger and brighter.
During a full Moon, the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned. This is when the Sun and Moon’s gravity pulls on the Earth simultaneously, causing extra high and low tides.
Traditional names for each full moon in a year often come from various sources, including Native American, Colonial American, and other folklore. These names were used to track the seasons and often reflect the nature or activities common during that time in the Northern Hemisphere.
Other names reported for this Moon include the Scratching Moon, Frost Moon, and Freezing Moon.
