The Beaver Moon 2026 is on Tuesday, November 24. It will be the twelfth full moon of 2026.
A full moon occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, so the moon looks completely illuminated. It happens about once a month or 29.53 days on average, also called a synodic month.
Ready to dive a little deeper into the Full Beaver Moon of 2026? Learn more about the moon’s nicknames and other facts about it.
Get ready for 2026’s Beaver Moon in November
The November Beaver Moon is on Tuesday, November 24th. The Beaver Moon will be the twelfth full moon of the year.
The November 24 Beaver Moon is the last full moon of Autumn as the last to occur after the Autumnal Equinox. The November Beaver Moon is either the second or third Full Moon of Autumn, depending on if the September Full Moon happens before or after the Equinox.
When is the Full Beaver Moon in 2026?
The peak of the Full Beaver Moon is 9:53 AM EST on November 24th. The moon will look fairly full the day before and after. The November 24 Beaver Moon will be the full moon in Gemini.
Related: Learn more about the Beaver Moon in 2027.
Names for the November Full Moon
The November full moon is commonly referred to as the Full Beaver Moon. It’s not likely a name you would have immediately guessed. The Full Beaver Moon is inspired by nature as this nickname comes from the time when Native Americans and early settlers would set traps to catch beavers to have warm furs for the winter.
Another nickname for the November full moon is the Frosty Moon.
Will there be a lunar eclipse during the Beaver Moon?
No, there will not be a lunar eclipse during the Beaver Moon in 2026. The Worm Moon and Sturgeon Moon will each have a Total Lunar Eclipse, also called a Blood Moon.
Will there a full supermoon during the full moon?
Yes, the Beaver Moon will the second of the three supermoons in 2026. The other super full moons will be during the Wolf Moon, and Cold Moon.
A full supermoon is a full moon that nearly coincides with the closest point at which the Moon comes to Earth in its orbit, called perigee. The moon will have a larger-than-usual appearance. There isn’t an official definition of the exact distance the moon needs to be to be called a supermoon. It’s approximately 360,000 kilometers or closer, depending on the definition.
Will Beaver Moon be a seasonal blue moon?
No, the Beaver Moon will not be a seasonal blue moon. There will be a blue moon in 2026 at the end of May.
There are two definitions of blue moons. The most common, and the one you likely know, is when two full moons occur in the same month. The second full moon is typically called a blue moon.
The second definition relates to having an extra full moon on the calendar during a season. When a season has four full moons, the third full moon is also called a blue moon or a seasonal blue moon.
Moon Phases for the Beaver Moon
Below are the four core moon phases for the November Beaver Moon, including the new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter. The lunar cycle for the full moon will start in November and end in December.
| Phase | Date & Time | Season |
|---|---|---|
| New Beaver Moon | Mon, November 9, 2:02 a.m. EST | Autumn |
| First Quarter | Tue, November 17, 6:48 a.m. EST | Autumn |
| Full Beaver Moon | Tue, November 24, 9:53 a.m. EST | Autumn |
| Last Quarter | Tue, December 1, 1:09 a.m. EST | Autumn |
Full Moons this Year in 2026
The Beaver Moon is one of the thirteen full moons this year. The others are
- Wolf Moon 2026 was in January
- Snow Moon 2026 was in February
- Worm Moon 2026 was in March
- Pink Moon 2026 is in April
- Flower Moon 2026 is in May
- Blue Moon 2026 is at the end of May
- Strawberry Moon 2026 is in June
- Buck Moon 2026 is in July
- Sturgeon Moon 2026 is in August
- Harvest Moon 2026 is in September
- Hunter’s Moon 2026 is in October
- Cold Moon 2026 is in December
Sources
The dates and times provided by NASA are set to United States (USA) Eastern Time for states including New York and Florida, adjusted for Daylight Saving Time for part of the year. Since you may be in a different time zone, the exact dates may shift for your calendar.