This Friday, November 15, the super Beaver Moon will light up the sky at 10:28 p.m. Here's what you need to know about this phenomenon.
When to observe the super Beaver Moon?
After the full Hunter's Moon in October and the full Harvest Moon in September, the sky will be lit up by the super Beaver Moon this Friday evening.
The Beaver full moon on November 14 will have the particularity of being “super“, that is, it will appear larger and brighter in the sky. It will reach its peak at 10:28 p.m.
This term is not an astronomical term and does not have a precise definition, according to The World. It was invented in 1979 by Richard Nolle, an astrologer. It is used to differentiate between average full moons and perigee full moons, i.e. when the point of the celestial body's orbit is closest to the Earth.
To better enjoy the show, it is advisable to be in a place without light pollution and where the horizon is clear.
Where does the Super Beaver Moon get its name?
All full moons have their little nickname. The Native Americans awarded them according to an event linked to the month in question. The November Full Moon has been associated with the beaver, as it is in November that they begin to retreat to hibernate.
“It is at this time of year that beavers begin to shelter in their lodges, having built up sufficient food reserves for the long winter that awaits them. At the time of the fur trade in America in the North, it was also the season when beavers were trapped for their thick, winter-ready skins.relates the Almanac, cited by Maxisciences.
When will the next super Beaver Moon take place?
The next Beaver Moon is scheduled for November 24, 2026.
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