November's Beaver Moon Rises Tuesday, December's Will Look Bigger
November's Beaver Moon turns full on Tuesday, 24 November, and is best seen as it rises in the northeast around sunset. Find a spot with a clear view of the horizon and check your local moonrise time before heading out.
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Context: Full moon names such as Beaver Moon come from older traditions, not from science. The Moon's apparent size changes slightly as its orbit brings it nearer or farther from Earth.
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