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The last full moon occurring in November, before the Winter Solstice, is also known as ____
A
Full moon
B
No moon
C
Half moon
D
Beaver moon
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A beaver moon is a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, that occurs when the moon passes through the outer shadow of the earth. The last full moon that appears in November, before the winter solstice, is known as the ‘Beaver moon’, named after Beavers. Beavers are a species of rodents found in temperate regions.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is the beaver moon? The beaver moon is another name for November’s full moon. In 2022, it occurred on November 8, and in 2023 it will occur on November 27.

Detailed explanation-3: -November: Beaver Moon Some say it comes from Native Americans setting beaver traps during this month, while others say the name comes from the heavy activity of beavers building their winter dams. Another name is the frost moon.

Detailed explanation-4: -Why the “Beaver” Moon? This is the time of year when beavers begin to take shelter in their lodges, having laid up sufficient stores of food for the long winter ahead. During the time of the fur trade in North America, it was also the season to trap beavers for their thick, winter-ready pelts.

Detailed explanation-5: -8: The Beaver Blood Moon lunar eclipse of Nov. 8 has ended and trilled skywatchers around the world. Read our wrap story for photos and videos. The second total lunar eclipse of 2022 will turn the moon a reddish-copper color for 85 minutes on Nov.

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