The ‘Full Beaver Moon’ in November Aligns With the Longest Lunar Eclipse of the Century

The ‘Full Beaver Moon’ in November Aligns With the Longest Lunar Eclipse of the Century
Left: (Dr Kar/Shutterstock); Right: worldswildlifewonders/Shutterstock
Epoch Inspired Staff
Updated:
The November full moon—known as the “Beaver Moon”—this year will coincide with the longest partial lunar eclipse of the century.

As the chill of autumn grows colder, and days grow shorter, the nearing of winter solstice harks a time when trap setters once sought to subdue those large rodents, beavers, and procure their pelts to keep warm in the months ahead.

Epoch Inspired Staff
Epoch Inspired Staff
Author
Epoch Inspired staff cover stories of hope that celebrate kindness, traditions, and triumph of the human spirit, offering valuable insights into life, culture, family and community, and nature.
Related Topics