There is a full moon rising in November, known as the Beaver Moon.
Beaver Moon rises and sets the astronomical scene in November. Illuminating the night sky, this Full Moon, also known as the Digging Moon, Frost Moon, and Freezing Moon, reaching its peak on Monday, November 27, 2023, at 4: 4 A.M. EST. What are some of the secrets that lie in this lunar event?
Why the Beaver Moon?
The Beaver Moon gets its name from the seasonal activities of our furry neighbors as they weave together with natural rhythms and traditions. That is the time of year when Beavers collect enough food stores for the coming winter and then settle in their lodges. It also marks the beginning of the fur trader’s Beaver trapping season.
Alternative Names and Winter Preparations
It is not only the Beaver Moon that shines in November. Different cultures have assigned other names, indicating nature’s preparations for winter in various ways. The Scratching Moon or as the Tlingit people say the Digging moon, depicts how the animals scramble for nuts and leaves while the bears are digging the holes.
According to Dakota and Lakota, the Deer Rutting Moon marks a period when deer look for their partners. As the Spawning Season of fishes coincides with the Algonquin Whitefish Moon. It is called the Frost Moon by Cree and Assiniboine, while Anishinaabe calls it a Freezing Moon and predicts coming frosty season, which brings extreme cold and frost to all parts of life in this area.
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Chart via John Jardine Goss/ EarthSky From: https://earthsky.org/moon-phases/november-full-moon
People who are interested to catch a glimpse of such Celestial affair can enjoy viewing this under the Beaver Moon as it sets in just after the sun at around 7 pm this coming Sunday. Monday’s peak illumination happens during the wee hours of Monday morning and so provides an occasion for observing this brilliant light.
This Cosmic lunar spectacle is not to be missed. To ensure this Nasa has provided a Moon Rise and Moon Set calculator, which will indicate the rising time of the moon and setting time of the moon in your horizon.
Moon Phases and Fascinating Facts
Moon, which remains the inseparable companion of earth, shows special characteristics thus contributing to it’s mystery. This slow rotation takes about 27.32 days and this results in one side permanently facing the earth – known as tidal locking. This rotates synchronized with the orbital movements leading to what we call the phases of the moon.
In a lunar month the moon goes through many phases. Due to this the moon is visible in a different shapes everyday of the month. From the Waxing Moon to the Waning Moon we can see the beauty of the moon change everyday of its cycle.
Beyond the Beaver Moon: A harmonious Journey
The Beaver Moon is more than just a beautiful event of nature. We experience how the complex movements of Celestial bodies affects the harmony between the elements of nature. For us it means winter is just round the corner.
The winter solstice, which coincides with the cold moon in December, is hinted at by the full moon in November. As a result, bear in mind that every lunar phenomena, including the Beaver Moon, is linked to a multitude of myths that are essential to different cultures, seasons, and the splendor of the universe.
The cold moon in December which is also the winter solstice follows the full moon in November. The winter solstice is a part of numerous legends and beliefs in various cultures around the world.
The coming week will give us a glimpse of cosmic dynamics at work when we feel the difference it makes in our day to day lives as we experience the changes in nature heralding winter. The Beaver Moon sends us a clear message to take things easy, reconnect and realign our souls with the cosmos that we are a very small part of.
