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Thanks to Sunday’s time change, the sun is now calling it quits before 5 p.m., treating everyone with a typical 9-to-5 workday to bleak hours of complete darkness in the evening. But this week, the moon is coming in clutch to make up for some of that seasonal depression.
November’s full moon is a Beaver Supermoon, one of three supermoons rising in the sky this year.
Here’s when to catch the full moon in Denver, where to look in the sky and why it’s called a Beaver Moon. Thanks to the extended hours of darkness, you can’t miss it.
Is There a Full Moon Tonight in Denver?
The full moon reaches its peak early in the morming of Wednesday, November 5, so look for it in the sky on November 4 and 5.
What Time Is the Full Moon in Denver?
The moon rises at 4:09 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4, and at 4:46 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5, in Denver, according to almanac.com’s moonrise calculator.
Where to See the Full Moon in Denver
Tuesday and Wednesday’s weather forecasts call for clear skies, so the moon should be visible anywhere in Denver. For prime moonwatching, try Cheesman Park or the Chamberlin Observatory near the University of Denver.
Plus, Civic Center STARGAZE is back just in time, with this month’s event happening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5, at Civic Center Park in the heart of Denver. Tickets are $5 and selling fast, as this is a popular event where you can learn about folklore, constellations and observe the moon and other celestial bodies through high-powered telescopes. There will also be food and beverages available for purchase from a local food truck.
Why Is It Called the Beaver Moon?
November is the time of year when beavers start to take shelter after storing enough food for the winter. This is also the season when beavers were trapped and killed for their pelts during the North American fur trade.
What Is Unique About November’s Full Moon?
At 221,817 miles from Earth, November’s Full Beaver Supermoon orbits closer to our planet than any of the other full moons this year, according to almanac.com. Supermoons are bigger and brighter than regular full moons, appearing about 7 percent larger to the human eye.
