The penultimate supermoon of this year is set to brighten the gloomy skies on Friday. Known most commonly as the Beaver Moon, it most likely got its name from the heightened activity of beavers preparing for the winter months ahead.
Others speculate that it got its name from Native Americans who set beaver traps before the swamps froze, to secure a supply of warm winter furs.
The Almanac further explains that this moon has been associated with various names that reflect the natural changes of the season. One such name is the “Frost Moon” (Cree Tribe), symbolizing the onset of colder weather. Another name, the “Digging Moon,” refers to small animals digging in the ground for fallen nuts, while the “Deer Rutting Moon” highlights the mating season of deer during this time.
This month’s full moon will mark the end of four consecutive supermoons – the Blue moon in August, September’s Harvest moon and the Hunter’s moon in October, which was the brightest of all.
It will not be as bright as last month’s full moon, it is guaranteed to dazzle stargazers.
It will be roughly 23,000km closer to Earth than normal, with experts saying it will look around 14% larger and 30% brighter than usual.
The next supermoon will occur in October 2025, so make sure to catch a glimpse of it tonight.
