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Another full moon is upon us and this one has a very interesting name. The November Full Beaver Moon will appear on November 12, 2019 at 8:34 A.M. EST, and it actually holds some significance for those of us hoping to start fresh. Full moons are often thought of as a time of renewal, and with this Full Beaver Moon, it’s time to clear out your space before the start of winter. Whether you’re howling at it or basking in the light of it is none of our business, but here’s everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the upcoming Full Beaver Moon.
What is a Beaver Moon?
Did you know thatevery month of the year has a full moon, and that each and every one of those moonshas a nickname? If you’re looking at a full moon in January, you’re actually looking at theWolf Moon. In February, theSnow Moon(orHunger Moon, which sounds way more ominous). In March, you’re staring up at theWorm Moon—which seems slightly less romantic. In April, we had aPink Moonand in July, aBuck Moon. Most recently, we looked upon theHunter’s Moonin October.
The moon was also called the Frost Moon because it—unsurprisingly—signaled the first frost.
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When will I be able to see the Beaver Moon?
The Full Beaver Moon will reach its peak fullness on Tuesday, November 12, at 8:34 A.M. EST, which means that good viewing times will include Monday night and after sunset on Tuesday the 12th. In order to get the best view, make sure you wait until the sky is at its darkest and where there’s minimal light pollution.
What is a full moon?
Did you know that the moon does not give off any light? It onlylookslike it’s glowing because it reflects the light around it. A full moon is when the moon is entirely lit up from the Earth’s perspective because the Earth is located between the sun and the moon.
So, what is a new moon?
How many full moons are there in a year?
If you miss this one, then not to fear: A full moon appears once every 30 days, which means that there is one full moon per month for you to bathe in and reset yourself with. December’s moon is known as the Cold Moon, whose name really says it all, so bundle up!
When is the next full moon?
December’s Full Cold Moon is due to appear on December 12.
source: people.com
