Full moons have names that vary across cultures, but many Western traditions draw from Native American naming customs. Below ...

Beaver Moon (November): Reflects the time when beavers are busy building their winter dams. Cold Moon (December): Evocative of winter’s chill. In addition, there are a few additional names for ...

Though there won't be a lunar eclipse this month, April's full "Pink Moon" has some special features of its own.

The Beaver Moon was named for the time beavers finished preparing for the winter The Cold Moon is at the time of year when the winter cold becomes strongest. Different cultures also name the moons ...

November's Beaver Moon likely referred to the practice of trapping beavers for their warm pelts in winter, while December's Cold Moon alludes to the drop in temperature. Every two and a half years ...