November’s Full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is due on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at 15:53. The full phase will coincide with the Moon being relatively close to Earth, making it a supermoon. It can be viewed without a telescope or binoculars, and its appearance changes only gradually from one night to the next, so there will be more than one opportunity to see it.
The name Beaver Moon is a traditional label for November’s full moon. It is associated with seasonal preparations by beavers ahead of winter, including gathering food and tending their shelters. The name has also been linked to the historical trapping season for beavers. Other traditional names for November’s full moon include the Frost Moon and the Freezing Moon.
The term “supermoon” describes a full moon that occurs when the Moon is near one of its closest points to Earth. The article notes that this affects how the Moon appears from Earth but does not mean that its physical size changes.
For the best chance of seeing it, choose a spot with a broad view of the sky and check for cloud cover. Buildings, trees and other obstructions may restrict the view. Although the exact full-moon phase occurs at 15:53, it does not need to be observed at that precise time.
November’s other main lunar phases are the waning quarter on November 1 at 21:28, the new moon on November 9 at 08:02 and the first quarter on November 17 at 12:47. The full moon on November 24 completes the month’s sequence of four principal phases.
Sources: elDiario.es.