November’s full Beaver Moon reaches peak illumination in the morning hours of Tuesday, November 8—Election Day! In addition, the Beaver Moon will also be plunged into a total lunar eclipse! Get more information, including Full Moon rise times, why we call it a “Beaver” Moon, and best days by the Moon.
The Beaver Moon reaches peak illumination in the morning hours of Tuesday, November 8, at 5:02 A.M. CST. Of course, it will be very close to full the night before, so plan to look for it starting on Monday, November 7, just after sunset!
Find out exactly what time the full Moon will appear above the horizon in your area with our Moonrise and Moonset Calculator.
Why the “Beaver” Moon? This is the time of year when beavers begin to take shelter in their lodges, having laid up sufficient stores of food for the long winter ahead. During the time of the fur trade in North America, it was also the season to trap beavers for their thick, winter-ready pelts.
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