Now that we’re firmly into November, we’re all eagerly counting the minutes until the dazzling holiday lights ignite across Dallas. But before Holiday at the Arboretum and the Dallas Zoo get their seasonal sparkle, Mother Nature is about to deliver a celestial spectacle right over the Big D: the Beaver Supermoon!
Set to make its brightest appearance this week, this isn’t just any Full Moon. It’s the closest supermoon of 2025 and the second-to-last we’ll see this year!
What makes the Beaver Moon a Supermoon?
The Beaver Moon is the traditional name for the November Full Moon, dating back to the Native American tribes and early settlers in North America. It marked the crucial time to set beaver traps before the waterways froze completely, securing essential winter pelts and food stores. It’s a reminder of preparation before the deep cold sets in.
Other cultures have alternative names for the Beaver Moon, “Frost Moon” by Assiniboine and Cree, the “Freezing Moon” by the Anishinaabe, and “Deer Rutting Moon” by the Dakota and Lakota…