What is a Beaver moon? Here's how the Beaver moon got its name

fourth and last lunar eclipse of year is about to be sighted later today across several parts of world. Just like three previous lunar eclipses we have witnessed earlier this year, fourth lunar event will also be a penumbral one where moon will be shed by Earth’s show for a few hours. For those unversed, upcoming penumbral eclipse which comes out on vember 30 is also called Beaver Moon in rth America. So, let us understand what is Beaver moon, Beaver moon meaning, and how it got its name.

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What is a Beaver Moon?

full moon which comes out in month of vember is also called Beaver Moon in rth America by most Americans. This is because it is time of year when beaver trapping season begins and beavers are most active as y start building ir winter lodges after stocking sufficient food for winter season. This was also a season in rth America where se beavers were caught to obtain ir pelts.  full moon of vember is also kwn as  Freezing Moon or Frost Moon.

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upcoming lunar eclipse of year is set to begin on vember 30 at 07:32 UTC and it will go on until vember 30 at 11:53 UTC, as per timeanddate.com, penumbral lunar eclipse will reach its maximum eclipse on vember 30 at 09:42 UTC. However, event will t be visible from every region around world. People residing in parts of Asia, Europe, rth America, South America, Australia and a few or regions will be able to catch event. However, visibility also depends on wear conditions in region.

penumbral will t have visibility in India as event is set to take place during day time and  moon will be below horizon. People who are looking to catch event can he over to timeanddate.com. live stream can be accessed at link here.

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