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The 'beaver moon' brings with it an eclipse: when and where to see this phenomenon

The full moon of November, which takes place this Tuesday the 8th, is also known as the 'moon of the beaver', and this time it will also bring a lunar eclipse that can be seen from some countries.

Although the full moon will peak early Tuesday morning, the satellite will appear bright in the sky for three days, from November 7 to Thursday, the 10th, according to NASA.

Also, this full moon will be accompanied in some parts of the planet by a total eclipse, which will dye the moon red in Asia, Australia, and America, but not in Europe.

As reported by the National Astronomical Observatory (OAN), the beginning of the penumbral eclipse will take place at 8:02 UTC over America and the Pacific.

The partial eclipse will be visible from 9:09 a.m. and the total eclipse will begin at 10:16 a.m., being visible in North America, the Pacific, Australia, and Asia, and will end at 11:41 a.m. The shadow eclipse will end at 12:48 p.m. and the penumbra eclipse at 1:54 p.m., so it will have been visible in its last phases in western North America, the Pacific, Australia, and Asia, the National Astronomical Observatory points out in a note.

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Why is it called 'beaver moon'

The name 'beaver moon' comes from a 1930 American almanac that began publishing the names Native Americans gave to full moons. In this case, the November full moon is known as the 'beaver moon', 'frost moon', or 'snow moon', NASA reports in a statement.

One of the theories that explain the origin of this name is that mid-autumn was the time when beaver traps were placed before the lakes and swamps were frozen, thus ensuring a supply of skins for the beaver. winter. Another interpretation suggests that the name 'beaver moon' comes from the activity of these mammals during this season as they prepare for winter. The names 'frost moon' or 'snow moon' comes from the frosts and first snowfalls that began to take place at this time of year in North America.

Next lunar eclipse

The previous total lunar eclipse took place last May and then it was visible in Spain, from where it could be seen in full total phase.

According to Alphonse Sterling, an astrophysicist at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, total lunar eclipses occur about once every year and a half on average.

However, to wait to see the next lunar eclipse, we will have to wait several more years, since it will not occur until 2025.