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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 Moon reaches its greatest northern
declination on Nov. 15th (+27 degrees), and its
greatest southern declination on Nov, 1st and 29th
(-27 degrees).
Apogee
(farthest from Earth - 405,724 km) on Nov. 2nd, at
12:00 am EST
Perigee
(closest to Earth - 358,971 km) on Nov. 14th, at
05:00 am EST
Apogee
(farthest from Earth - 406,480 km) on Nov. 29th, at
12:00 pm EST
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