November's Beaver Moon Is the Last Supermoon of 2024 — Details Here
The November 2024 Beaver Moon might be a great time to expect the unexpected.
Updated Nov. 14 2024, 9:53 a.m. ET
Humans have been fascinated with the full moon for just about as long as they've been aware of the moon's phases. For some, full moons hold spiritual significance, while others are excited observe rare astronomical events like super blood moons as they happen.
If you didn't know, full moons for each month of the year have a name that dates back to a time when Indigenous peoples used the names as a method of timekeeping, per Space.com. November's full moon has historically been dubbed a "Beaver Moon," but what does that mean? Here's what you should know about the November full moon, plus, how you can view it for yourself.
The next full moon in November is a Beaver Moon on Nov. 15.
The upcoming full moon will take over the skies on Nov. 15, 2024, at 4:29 p.m. EST, according to NASA. The full moon is also the final supermoon of 2024.
What's more, per LiveScience, if you're looking at the full moon the evening of Nov. 15, the Pleiades stars, or "Seven Sisters," will be visible to the lower left of the moon. If you're looking at the full moon on Nov. 16, however, the Pleiades will be visible on the upper right.
What does a Beaver Moon mean? Here’s a look into the spiritual significance.
Whether or not the November full moon coincides with a total lunar eclipse, this month’s full moon is always called the Beaver Moon.
According to The Old Farmer's Almanac, November is traditionally when beavers start crawling into their lodges for the winter; additionally, during the North American fur trade hundreds of years ago, November was when hunters most typically trapped beavers for their fur.
According to the Center for Native American Studies, the Anishinaabeg people refer to November's full moon as "Baashkaakodin Giizis," or "Freezing Moon." LiveScience also states that in some parts of North America, the November full moon is referred to as the Frost Moon or the Snow Moon due to the onset of winter.
If you’re wondering about the spiritual meaning of the upcoming moon, you’ll be pleased to find that the moon has a lot to teach us.
According to Elle Magazine Australia, astrologer Chani Nicholas suggests changing up your routine or habits. Astrologer Emma Vidgen echoes that there could be an unexpected "revelation or change" in your future — but this full moon is all about adaptability and being able to roll with the punches!
Similarly, per Bustle, the 2024 Beaver Moon appears in the sign of Taurus, a grounded earth sign, indicating that it might be a good time step out of your comfort zone and take a well-calculated risk. Additionally, the moon is aligned with Uranus and supported by Neptune, meaning it might be a great time to grow and change, lest you hinder your own progress.
