Beaver Moon Rises, Marking the Penultimate Full Moon of 2023

The full moon, visible near Jupiter, will appear nearly full in the upcoming days as it begins to wane, leading up to the new moon on December 12.

The Beaver Moon, November's full moon, rose on Monday, November 27, 2023, and will be followed by the Cold Moon on December 26, 2023.
The Beaver Moon is named for the time of year when beavers finish storing food and retreat to their lodges for the winter, and when beaver pelts are at their thickest.
The Beaver Moon was visible near Jupiter, which appeared slightly bigger and brighter in the western sky this month.
The moon appeared larger when it was closer to the horizon due to an optical illusion known as the Moon Illusion.
The Beaver Moon will appear nearly full in the upcoming days as it begins to wane, leading up to the new moon on December 12, 2023.