November’s Full Beaver Moon rises on November 30! Learn when to spot it in your area and the meaning behind this Moon’s name.

The Full Moon in November 2020

The Full Beaver Moon reaches peak fullness in the morning hours of Monday, November 30, at 4:30 A.M. EST. Find out exactly what time the full Moon will be visible in your area in our Moonrise and Moonset Calculator.

Moon Phases for November 2020

Below are the times for each of the Moon phases (in Eastern Time). Click here to see the Moon Phase dates and times for your location.

Last Quarter: November 8, 8:46 A.M. EST New Moon: November 15, 12:07 A.M. EST First Quarter: November 1, 11:45 P.M. EST Full Moon: November 30, 4:30 A.M. EST

When is the next full Moon? Consult our Full Moon Dates chart.

Why Is It Called the Beaver Moon?

November’s full Moon was called the Beaver Moon by a number of Native Americans and colonial Americans. Traditionally, some Native American groups used the monthly Moons and nature’s corresponding signs as a calendar to track the seasons.

Why this name? This is the time of year when beavers begin to take shelter in their lodges, having laid up sufficient stores of food for the long winter ahead. During the time of the fur trade, it was also the season to trap beavers for their thick, winter-ready pelts.

The November full Moon was also called the Full Frost Moon by some Native American groups. Judging by the often chilly weather that becomes more and more common at this time of year, it’s not hard to understand how this name came about!

See all Full Moon names and their meanings.

Full Beaver Moon Video

An Almanac editor shares more facts and folklore about November’s Full Beaver Moon. Click below to watch the video.

Best Days in November 2020

Below are the best days for certain activities, based on the Moon’s sign and phase in November.

For Harvesting:

Aboveground crops: 18, 19, 27, 28

Belowground crops: 1, 9, 10

For Setting Eggs:

1, 2, 28–30

For Fishing:

15–30

See Best Days for more activities.

Moon Facts

Did you know: The spin-time of the Moon on its own axis is identical to the time it takes the Moon to revolve around Earth, which is why the Moon always keeps almost exactly the same face toward us.

How much would you weigh on the Moon? Just multiply your weight (it doesn’t matter if it’s in pounds or kilograms) by 0.165. You’d weigh about 80 percent less!

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