The full moon in November 2026, known as the Beaver Moon, will peak on November 24, at 6:53 am PST in Novato, CA.
Beaver Moon is also classified as a second supermoon because it coincides closely with perigee — the point in the moon’s orbit when it is nearest to Earth — making it appear slightly larger and brighter.
Major moon phases (PST)
- Last Quarter 11/1 11:43 pm
- New Moon 11/8 6:18 pm
- First Quarter 11/17 1:05 pm
- Full Moon 11/24 4:47 pm
The Sun is in Sagittarius while the moon is in Gemini.
The North American Algonquin peoples gave the Beaver Moon its name. This is the month when beavers finish their winter dams and lodges and when trappers set their last lines for the animals’ thick winter pelts before the ponds freeze solid.
Other names include Frost Moon, Mourning Moon, and Trading Moon.
by Kathryn McMudie