"Full Beaver Moon Illuminates the Night Sky, Marking the Penultimate Full Moon of 2023"
The penultimate full moon of 2023, known as the Beaver Moon, will rise on November 27. Skywatchers will be able to view the fully illuminated moon until it sets on November 28. Following the Beaver Moon, the moon will enter its waning phase until the new moon on December 12. The last full moon of 2023, known as the Cold Moon, will rise on December 26. The Beaver Moon gets its name from the activity of beavers during this time of year, while other names for November's full moon refer to animal behavior and the onset of winter.