November's Moon! The November Moon goes by many names. The Farmer's Almanac Website , lists quite a few of the possible origins of this month's moon many cognomens. Full Beaver Moon: November 2nd 2009. This was the time to set beaver traps before the swamps froze, to ensure a supply of warm winter furs. Another interpretation suggests that the name Full Beaver Moon comes from the fact that the beavers are now actively preparing for winter. It is sometimes also referred to as the Frosty Moon. The times of the 4 quarters of the moon are shown below and were found on the USNO Website: 
(Updates Every Four Hours.) For October 2009: The full moon will be on the 2nd at 7:14P EST The last quarter will be on the 9 th at 3:56P EST The new moon will be on the 16 th at 7:14P EST The first quarter will be on the 24 th at 9:39P EST ~ New to our nearest celestial neighbor? Click Here! For a "getting started" guide to observing the moon and all the amazing features it has to offer. ~ For a great map of the moon, Click Here! ~To see a really neat lunar calendar for the rest of the month, Click Here! ~ For the Old Farmer's Almanac Full Moon names, Click Here! ~ For the Farmer's Almanac Full Moon names, Click Here! For more information: Email: unh (dot) observer (at) unh (dot) edu Or call us at: 603.862.3996 Last updated November 2nd 2009 ~RSW |