Did you catch the glittering ‘beaver’ moon in the sky of Metro Vancouver over the weekend?
Did you catch the glittering ‘beaver’ moon in the sky of Metro Vancouver over the weekend?
While the moon was at its peak around 1:30 am on Sunday night, locals captured amazing glimpses of the illuminating heavenly body throughout the weekend.
November’s full moon is believed to have derived its funny name because it happened during the optimum time to capture the furry creatures. In fact, both colonial Americans, as well as the Algonquin tribes, referred to it that way.
“Why the ‘Beaver’ Moon? It’s the time of year when beavers begin to shelter in their cabins, having established enough food stores for the long winter ahead, “said the Farmer’s Almanac.
“During the period of the fur trade in North America, it was also a season to catch beavers for their thick, winter-ready pellets.”
Although commonly known as the Beaver Moon, it was also known as a Full Frost Moon by other North American Tribes.
Take a look at some of the photos captured around the Lower Mainland this weekend.
Photo courtesy of John Preissl
Photo courtesy of John PreisslOut #WalkingTheDog – the #moon very bright tonight. Google says that # Full lighting coming soon is called a #BeaverMoon or #FrostMoon pic.twitter.com/kgKIb0BX2w
– Adam Palmer (@ChiefPalmer) November 30, 2020
I’m home! It was a long day.
My castle and full moon made me feel comfortable. pic.twitter.com/vuxUntIj3l– Shiatsu Park ?? Vancouver (@shiatsupark) November 29, 2020
Close to Eclipse of the Full Moon tomorrow after Midnite pic.twitter.com/VbC2cHiZ5G
– Didi Angel??? (@ PebbleGreen2) November 29, 2020
With the apartment building covering the full moon ? the halo becomes even easier to see,
here are the high altitude clouds right @weathernetwork? pic.twitter.com/dNRvh0CfLI
– Shawn Sviridov (@galleryss) November 29, 2020
I chose the right time for my trip. Sunset and full moon rising. #BeaverMoon # Full lighting #sunset #NorthVancouver #vancouverbc pic.twitter.com/7hMmlkNSbP
– Roanna ☕ (@beandar) November 29, 2020
Saturday Night with a Full Beaver Moon!# Saturday #Vancouver #lastweekendofnovember #StormHour #rainfree #citylights #November #BCStorm #moon #fullbeavermoon # Full lighting #ShareYourWeather pic.twitter.com/BozqiRMRgl
– Michelle Valancius (@howyougo) November 29, 2020
The winter halo of the moon is on full display tonight. Even my iPhone picked it up! pic.twitter.com/bndq7P1Dii
– Erika Thorkelson (@ethorkel) November 29, 2020
Enjoyed this pre-dawn view of the moon above the Peace Arch. pic.twitter.com/Z6vxt3OwYM
– ???? ???????? (@JKageorge) November 30, 2020
Tonight’s moon about 6pm, zoomed in, from my balcony. The aura is very noticeable. It’s strange, with a naked eye I can see the craters on the surface, but not on camera. pic.twitter.com/hX1Wkc2p2k
– VancityChick (@helenkpeterson) November 29, 2020
While it is difficult to capture on a mobile phone, and no chance of video due to weak glow under perfect night conditions the moon has a halo. Just like right now over there #Vancouver. @weathernetwork @miawgordon . #moon # night pic.twitter.com/hngdLeDEq1
– Shawn Sviridov (@galleryss) November 29, 2020
While it is difficult to capture on a mobile phone, and no chance of video due to weak glow under perfect night conditions the moon has a halo. Just like right now over there #Vancouver. @weathernetwork @miawgordon . #moon # night pic.twitter.com/hngdLeDEq1
– Shawn Sviridov (@galleryss) November 29, 2020
Moon is out. Could it overwhelm my lights ……#Vancouver pic.twitter.com/GiGw5DbWHJ
– Bryn Williams (@brynmw) November 29, 2020
Last month, astral observers were privy to two full moons, which made the second full moon a “blue moon.”
Last year, the September full moon was a full harvest moon, held in two out of three years. However, since the first full moon of October fell closest to the fall equinox this year, it had the title of harvest.
October’s second full moon occurred on Halloween, which occurs roughly once every 19 years and is a pattern known as the Metonic Cycle. This cycle occurs when the moon returns to exactly the same place in the sky with the same period, according to Astrocal.
