Take a look at the sky early Monday morning, and you’ll see the annual “Beaver Moon” – the full moon of November, which gets its funny name because it grows when animals are busy building winter dams.
But the skyrockets will be for additional treatment this year, as the Beaver Moon will join a partial lunar eclipse.
According to living science, the Beaver Moon will be in its full phase at 4:30 a.m. Monday, Eastern Time.
But don’t worry if you miss out – the moon will appear full from Saturday night to Tuesday morning.
When the Beaver Moon becomes full on Monday, there will also be a partial, or “penumbral” eclipse, which occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are not fully aligned.
Beaver Moon gets its nickname because, according to TimeAndate.com, Beavers build their winter dams to protect themselves from the cold at this time of year.
Other nicknames for the Beaver Moon include the Cold Moon, the Moon of Mourning, and the Snow Moon.
The Beaver Moon is the last full moon before the winter solstice on December 21st.
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