The penultimate full moon of 2024, also known as the ‘Beaver Moon’, promises to provide an interesting spectacle for astronomy buffs and sky watchers today, Friday 25 November.

This is a special full moon as it is the last super full moon of 2024. This means the moon will appear bigger and brighter than usual. the moon will appear larger.

How did it get its name?

The “Beaver Moon” is one of the many names for the November full moon. The term, according to NASA, comes from the traditions and folklore of the natives of North America and Europe.

Also, according to the Almanac, the November full moon is also called the “beaver moon” because at this time of year, beavers return to their nests, having stored enough food for the long winter ahead.

Some other names that the last supermoon has are the “Frozen Moon” (Kree Tribe): It refers to the drop in temperature observed during this period.

The “Digging Moon” refers to the small animals digging the ground, looking for fallen fruits and the “Deer Oestrus Moon” referring to the fact that this is the mating season of the deer.